PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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United States of America

Location : Davenport Office

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute we believe our people are our strength and we invest in addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve associates benefit from significant professional opportunities career advancement training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement 401-K match pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment the past five years the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary :

PET / CT Technologists care for patients while operating equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic medical images for interpretation at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Other responsibility includes EMR / PACS navigation general patient care positioning patients providing procedure information and executing proper imaging protocol / technique for all PET examinations. Complies with ALARA and all regulatory requirements for safe and appropriate patient care.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction / supervision of a physician
• Calculate or measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received used and disposed of using a computer following the physicians prescription.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures.
• Produce a quality computerized generated image for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment PET / CT scanners dose calibrator and all other radiology equipment devices etc.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety procedures.
• Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company-sponsored training programs.
• Gather and document information on patients current conditions and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures.
• Utilize CT Scanner to produce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues based on proper protocols
• Screen and safely administer iodinated contrast intravenously while using CT equipment under the direction of a physician
• Start and discontinue IV site for iodinated contrast (when applicable)
• Maintain a clean work environment.

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Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner to comply with all labor laws workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

SCREENINGS Background drug and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally as a condition of employment FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations including the influenza vaccine barring an approved addition FCS is a drug-free workplace and all new hires will be subject to drug / nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS please email FCS Recruitment ( ) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Customer Service,Communication skills,Van Driver,Veterinary Technician Experience,Pet Grooming,Animal Handling,Apache Pig,Hair Styling,Pet Care,Dog Handling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1