Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)

Please note this position is 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!

Hiring Event
Please bring your resume and join us:

• Friday, August 15 th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at The Villages Health Administrative Office (6503 Powell Road, The Villages, FL 32163) – RSVP’s are encouraged through Eventbrite at

Responsibilities:
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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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 patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam 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 preforms 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 that include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, undressing and dressing, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; preforming screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may including sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining nuclear stress testing reports, etc.; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating electronic medical record to ensure that information is complete.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up equipment according to protocols; cleaning visit/procedure rooms, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning/sterilize according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking procedure room.
• Maintains all log books 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.
• Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical area to provide a successful patient centered practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification and CNMT license by the state of Florida required. BLS/ACLS certified.
• CNMT required with 3 years or more years of experience.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Maintains CEU’s and recertification as required by the state of Florida as CNMT.
• Knowledge of Cardiac imaging procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to preform cardiac nuclear imaging studies.
• Knowledge of nuclear imaging equipment including safety hazards common to radiopharmaceuticals.
• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological/nuclear imaging safety procedures.
• Ability to lift and position patients for the stress test imaging procedures, required.
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
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