Nuclear Med Tech (Weekend Option)
About The Position
Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They prepare and administer doses for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes; perform patient procedures; process and enhance images; and prepare images for review by interpreting physicians. The role performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab, and radiopharmacy functions as required. Technologists who hold the specified CT certification may also perform diagnostic CT imaging and administer contrast when required by guidelines or physician order. This is a part-time weekend-option position in the DPH Nuclear Medicine department. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Monday, Friday, and every other weekend. The department provides imaging services supporting inpatient and outpatient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Dual certification: CNMT/ARRT(N) plus ARRT(CT) or NMTCB(CT).
- Maintain a current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab, and radiopharmacy functions as required.
- Perform nuclear medicine dynamic, static, and functional procedures required for specific studies.
- Perform SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
- Perform PET imaging on a rotational basis according to written procedures or direction from the interpreting physician.
- Perform computer acquisition, image processing, and documentation required by each procedure.
- Perform quality control on Nuclear Medicine instrumentation according to written procedures or manufacturer guidelines.
- Order and administer radiopharmaceuticals, including positron emitters, as required.
- Maintain records and perform safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
- Perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Prepare radiopharmaceutical doses, calculate exact patient dosages as required by law, and maintain related records.
- Assist with administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user.
- Participate in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program.
- Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor complementary to quality care.
- Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
- Ensure the safety of all customers.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
- Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
- If dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), perform diagnostic CT imaging and administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.
Benefits
- Onsite Team Member Wellness Center with a fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
