Nuclear Med Tech - Pool/PRN

Orlando Health • St. Cloud, FL

87d

About The Position

Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to view.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR
• Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine.
• Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and radiopharmacy functions as required.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies.
• Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required.
• Performs all computer acquisition, processing and documentation as required by procedure.
• Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufacturers guidelines.
• Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required.
• Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such.
• Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user.
• Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees