Nuclear Medicine Technologist
CenterWell Senior Primary Care·The Villages, Florida
CenterWell Senior Primary Care·The Villages, Florida
This nonexempt position involves operating diagnostic Nuclear Medicine equipment and handling radiopharmaceuticals to assist radiologists and physicians with diagnosis or treatment of diseases. Essential duties include positioning patients, performing imaging procedures, analyzing results, and managing radiopharmaceutical orders, preparation, administration, storage, and disposal.
Please note this position is hiring for FT-PT & PRN
About The Villages Health The Villages Health is a patient-centered primary care driven, multi-specialty medical group with over 800 team members.
Our unique care model gives us both the time and resources to truly care for our patients, along with a company culture that supports a healthy work-life balance for our team members.
Our purpose, mission and vision is to empower Villagers and the surrounding communities to live out their dreams by keeping them healthy and healing them quickly.
Together, we are changing the way healthcare is delivered and are making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
In doing so, The Villages Health is creating America’s Healthiest Hometown.
Our Full-time Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance | Matching HSA & 401k | PTO & Paid Holidays | The Villages Charter School Eligibility | & much more!
A nonexempt position responsible for operating diagnostic Nuclear Medicine equipment and handling radiopharmaceuticals that assists radiologist and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating diseases.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Reviews patient history and physician’s orders. Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to imaging equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned and within scope
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned
Maintains all logbooks required by the state of Florida keeping in compliance with regulatory standards as required maintaining practice licensure.
Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods as stated by Florida DOH Office of radiation control.
Communicate with other team members in clinical and clerical areas to provide a successful patient centered practice.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Questions? Contact us at recruitment@thevillageshealth.com
A background screening will be required for candidates hired. For more information about the Background Screening Clearinghouse managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com].
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Market context
Florida employers commonly look for nuclear medicine technologists with current BLS, NMTCB or ARRT credentials, and PET/CT experience, so qualified candidates may see steady demand in hospital and imaging settings. This role is competitive because the requirements combine certification, education or experience, and hands-on PET/CT background; benefits often include health insurance, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and short-term disability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential path and PET/CT experience before applying.
