Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Gulf Breeze/PRN

• Work Environment: On Site
• FTE: PRN (As Needed)
• Work Hours: Mon-Fri, limited call on weekends/holidays

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for ordering, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic studies. He / she are under the direction of the physicians licensed to administer radioactive materials. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Sets up, adjusts, and safely operates nuclear camera(s) and related computers.
• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Follow recommended guidelines of the nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) A.L.A.R.A. program.
• Follows federal, state, and local radiation control guidelines for radioisotopes.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Must be available for on call assignments, as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
• Associates Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology Required or Bachelor's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology Required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required and

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) NMTCB OR  Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN) ARRT, required upon hire.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.  Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse