Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Gulf Coast Medical Center

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Radiology - Nuclear Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 3:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.50 - $43.55 / hour

Summary

Now is the best time to join our team at Lee Health in Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral. Florida. Not only will you get to work for the largest non-profit Hospital System in Florida, but most importantly, you will be a part of a team of Caring People Inspiring Health. To meet our growing needs, we are offering $10,000 Sign-on Bonus (one year or more experience) and $2,500 relocation allowance if relocating more than 50 miles from Lee Health as well as a housing stipend if relocating from more than 50 miles away from the tri counties for qualified candidates along with great Benefits and growth opportunities.

"Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and emergency procedures. Exercises judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during and after visit to the nuclear medicine department. Provides for proper comfort, care, and safety of the patient prior to, during, and after procedures. Evaluates and maintains quality control program for instrumentation to insure its credibility and reliability. Utilizes appropriate technique to insure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Involved in procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals. Assists the authorized users in the application and management of therapeutic radionuclide treatment. Educates the public, and uses techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public, and health care personnel consistent with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) concept. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Participates in staff/student orientation and training. May transport non-narcotic medications as directed. Required to participate in ""on-call"" rotation as determined by specific department needs." Requirements Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or

Additional RequirementsGraduation from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or acceptable equivalent schoolingExperience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
No Experience Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Nuclear Medicine Technologist License	Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)	Required

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