Nuclear Medicine Technologist; West Palm , Florida)

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Radiology

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (West Palm Beach, Florida). In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures. Works under general supervision to ensure high-quality diagnostic results while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Procedure Execution

• Verify patient identity using approved protocols and review physician orders for accuracy
• Explain procedures clearly and obtain consent when required
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging and non-imaging procedures per established protocols
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and respond to any adverse reactions or emergencies
• Adjust imaging techniques and protocols based on patient condition and clinical indications

Imaging & Technical Responsibilities

• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and related systems
• Acquire, process, and evaluate diagnostic images for quality and completeness
• Format, archive, and transmit imaging data to PACS in proper anatomical presentation
• Perform data analysis and provide results to physicians for interpretation
• Troubleshoot technical issues and adapt procedures to optimize diagnostic outcomes

Radiopharmaceutical & Radiopharmacy Duties

• Prepare, calculate, and verify radiopharmaceutical doses using appropriate techniques and dose calibrators
• Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with safety regulations
• Perform generator elution and prepare radiopharmaceuticals per manufacturer guidelines
• Conduct wipe tests and ensure proper labeling and handling of radioactive materials

Radiation Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self
• Perform contamination surveys and decontamination procedures as required
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Quality Control & Documentation

• Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators
• Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal
• Document imaging procedures, patient interactions, and quality assurance activities
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required logs and reports

Systems & Workflow Management

• Utilize Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and PACS
• Accurately document patient workflow, including exam start, completion, and departure times
• Schedule and modify exams as needed within system workflows
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of work areas and equipment
• Assist physicians during procedures as needed
• Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure efficient patient care
• Adapt workflow to accommodate STAT and emergency cases
• Recognize and escalate medical emergencies appropriately

Education & Additional Duties

• Provide guidance and supervision to students during clinical training
• Evaluate student performance and support skill development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions / Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment (up to 150 lbs., with or without assistive devices)
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Exposure to radioactive materials (with appropriate safety controls)
• Flexible scheduling, including potential evenings, weekends, or on-call coverage.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Associate's Degree or Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Must have a Florida Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine. Must also have ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB Certification. A current Florida Nuclear Medicine Technologist License is required. In addition, certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) or certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) is required BLS Certification.

Required Licenses: Nuc Med Technologist…