Nuclear Med PET CT Technologist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours is seeking a Nuclear Med PET CT Technologist (CASUAL/PRN), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

Work Schedule - 2 days per week, Monday & Wednesday

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

Perform Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, Radiography and imaging studies while providing a quality health care service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential to this position due to required continuous interaction with public and professional, medical personnel.

Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with Nemours goals.

Responsible for AIDET interactions and provides accurate preparation instructions to patient / family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.

Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, PET, Bone Densitometry, Radiation Safety and working knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine equipment.

Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.

Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation.

Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient / family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.

Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval / order entry and completion of study.

Requires the utilization of appropriate techniques, radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications as part of a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Adjunctive medications are defined as those medications used to evoke a specific physiological or biochemical response. Also included are the preparation and administration of oral and IV contrast used in the performance of imaging studies.

Performs Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, Radiography procedures and related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.

Infant ___X_____ Child ____X_______ Adult ______X_______

Must have the ability to work well with others, acts as a team member. Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.

Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on - call basis.

Good Communication skills are required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree required.
• Completion of AMA Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required.
• ARRT (N) or CNMT certified required.
• Florida State licensure for Nuclear Medicine technology required.
• AHA BLS certification required.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .