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PET-CT Nuclear medicine Technologist

(Fulltime 4 days a week-10 hours a day or Part-time)

$45-50 an hour.

Schedule:

Full-Time (40 hours per bi-weekly pay period). Four 10-hour day shifts per week. Part-time will be considered.

Central Heart Group PA, Ocala, Florida is currently seeking a PET-CT Nuclear Medicine technologist to assist Cardiologists in the various diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Nuclear medicine laboratory equipped with Phillips PET-CT and Catheterization Laboratory equipped with GE angio-suite. Their mission is to provide exceptional patient care providing Non-invasive cardiovascular stress testing and invasive cardiovascular procedures.

We are looking for a dedicated team member with training as PET-CT and cardiovascular technician, who has the ability to multitask, stay organized and deliver excellent care in an efficient and compassionate manner.

Work four days a week, 10 hours a day

No calls or week-end work.

Full time candidates with get Paid time off 2 weeks per Annum.

Qualifications:

AA/BA/BS degree through an accredited Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology program required

ARRT Registry (or registry eligible) and State Certification as Radiologic Technologist (RT) required,

ACLS is required within 6 months of hire

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and perform Quality Control tests on PET/CT Scanner and Hot lab equipment.

Ensure accurate scanning of each patient by utilizing proper protocols.

Identify appropriate patients using the 2-method protocol.

Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.

Coordinate and maintain patient schedules.

Maintain an active Nuclear Medicine or PET certification (NMTCB or ARRT) and state license (if required). Maintain certifying and state requirements for CE Education Units.

Provides care for patients requiring Nuclear Cardiology procedures

Performs all duties directly involved with procedures utilizing radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and some therapeutic purposes in accordance with ALARA standards

Operates equipment utilized to measure radiation, produce images, quantify physiologic responses, and relay images and measurements to the physician for interpretation

Employs practices and techniques to ensure the safe handling of radioactive materials, especially when dosing patients with radiopharmaceuticals (both orally and intravenously) as prescribed and authorized by the responsible licensed physician