PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist Per-Diem

About the Role

PET Nuclear Medicine Technologists at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation. This role includes EMR/PACS navigation, general patient care, positioning patients, providing procedure information, and executing proper imaging protocols for all PET examinations. Technologists ensure compliance with ALARA principles and regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under physician direction.
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, following physician prescriptions.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using imaging equipment to produce photographic or computer images.
• Gather patient medical history and illness information to guide diagnostic procedures and therapy choices.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist during procedures.
• Produce computer-generated or film images for physician interpretation.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Maintain technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
• Formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA-approved school preferred.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry-eligible required.
• Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire.
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) must be obtained within two years of hire.
• BLS Certification required.

Experience

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Experience with PET/CT Oncology imaging preferred.

Skills

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population

Core Values

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening, including drug and nicotine tests. FCS is a drug-free workplace, and Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.