Full‑time Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Radiology)

About the role

The Department of Radiology at the University of Miami is seeking full‑time Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role emphasizes radiopharmacology, administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, quality control, and radiation protection.

Key responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and obtain required consents.
• Query patients about comfort and pain before, during, and after exams.
• Maintain and decontaminate all equipment according to protocol.
• Assist physicians during procedures, providing necessary supplies.
• Confirm correct radiopharmaceuticals by checking labels on unit‑dose containers and syringes.
• Record radiopharmaceutical activity using a dose calibrator and document on patient dose slips.
• Select optimal imaging camera settings, collimation, and patient positioning.
• Assist patients onto and off imaging tables using proper body mechanics.
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic patient records while preserving confidentiality.
• Follow all safety, security, infection‑control, and radiation‑protection standards.

Required profile

• Ability to verify patient ID, obtain consents, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance, decontamination, and emergency patient safety.
• Experience assisting physicians and handling radiopharmaceutical supplies.
• Commitment to follow organization‑wide safety, security, and infection‑control policies.
• Willingness to attend orientation and ongoing competency training.

Required skills

• Radiopharmaceutical handling
• Dose calibrator operation
• Imaging camera operation and collimation selection
• Aseptic technique for injections
• Radiation protection procedures
• Quality control of nuclear medicine equipment