Nuclear Med PET CT Technologist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health•Orlando, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Nuclear Med PET CT Technologist (CASUAL/PRN) to join the Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida. This role involves performing Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, Radiography, and imaging studies while providing quality healthcare and total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential due to continuous interaction with the public and medical personnel. The position is also responsible for participation in departmental and hospital quality assessment and improvement programs.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.