Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $34-44 per hour - Now Hiring

Lee Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Staff

Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Radiology - Nuclear Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/Monday - Friday / 7:30:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.50 - $43.55 / hour

Summary

"Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and emergency procedures. Exercises judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during and after visit to the nuclear medicine department. Provides for proper comfort, care, and safety of the patient prior to, during, and after procedures. Evaluates and maintains quality control program for instrumentation to insure its credibility and reliability. Utilizes appropriate technique to insure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Involved in procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals. Assists the authorized users in the application and management of therapeutic radionuclide treatment. Educates the public, and uses techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public, and health care personnel consistent with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) concept. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Participates in staff/student orientation and training. May transport non-narcotic medications as directed. Required to participate in ""on-call"" rotation as determined by specific department needs."

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/or

Additional Requirements

Graduation from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or acceptable equivalent schooling

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/orNo Experience Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orNuclear Medicine Technologist LicenseRequired

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Required

US:FL:Fort Myers

Lee Health Job ID #66258. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - HPMC

About Lee Health

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program