Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: flexible, but looking for help on Fridays, and weekend call coverage. And then if any additional availability during the week

Location: 410 S 11 th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853

The community you'll be caring for: Advent Health Lake Wales

Advent Health Lake Wales is a licensed 160‑bed hospital, with 24‑hour emergency care and outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community and surrounding areas.

As a part of the Advent Health network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading‑edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.

Lake Wales is located in Central Florida in between Orlando and Tampa and is home to the Historic Bok Tower Gardens and Bird Sanctuary.

Under supervision, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease in humans. The role involves independently performing Radiographic Imaging procedures, handling, preparing, calculating dosage, and administering radionuclides and interventional medications under the direction of an authorized user such as a radiologist or cardiologist. This position assumes a variety of responsibilities that will require independent judgment, ingenuity, initiative, and the ability to adapt to adverse situations.

The technologist is authorized and commits to delivering quality care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric, ensuring patient safety and adhering to safety standards that keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is also responsible for maintaining records in accordance with departmental and state requirements, assisting the radiation safety officer as needed, and responsible for patient transportation to the imaging room. The position entails positioning patients appropriately to obtain quality diagnostic images for interpretation via PACS system by the technologist and assisting Radiologists or other clinical staff during procedures.

Additionally, the role includes performing clerical duties, assisting in the radiology department as needed, performing basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards, and possibly marketing Nuclear Medicine/PET‑CT to physician referrers.

The technologist is responsible for adhering to the Corporate Compliance plan, the rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and the standards of all accrediting bodies. The position contributes significantly to the mission and goals of the department by providing professional quality Nuclear Medicine imaging services in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner, acting as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and assuring current standards of practice for the unit.

This role actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment.
• Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a…