Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs those duties directly involved with administering a variety of nuclear isotopes for the purpose of scanning for and detecting pathology. Regulates the equipment used to scan for the isotope and send images to PACS. Assists in the daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine Department. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a Nuclear Medicine Physician, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist accomplishes one or a combination of several general radiographic procedures.
• Performs a technical level requiring a high degree of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply isotopes for radiographic diagnosis.
• Performs test in-patients and out-patients.
• Utilizes a variety of Nuclear Medicine cameras and varied equipment.
• Administers pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals as outlined in Nuclear Medicine Scope of Practice.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine or Radiographer.
• Certified Radiology Technologist with the Florida Department of Health.
• Certified CT Tech, MRI Tech, Nuclear Med Tech, Ultrasonography, or Mammography.
• AART Certification in Nuclear Medicine.
• AART Certification in Radiology, CTI, MRI, Ultrasound or Mammography.
• Basic Life Support.

Benefits

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Note

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County. We offer inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. We provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our Hospital’s surgical services include minimally invasive procedures. HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a community hospital with state-of-the-art practices. We are located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida.

Be a Part of an Organization That Invests in You!

We are reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.