Nuclear Med Tech - Health Central Nuclear Medicine - Days

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, located in Ocoee, Florida, is a 252-bed medical and surgical acute-care facility with over 70 years of service. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive surgery. The hospital has received numerous accreditations and designations, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Leapfrog Group. As part of the Orlando Health system, it is committed to providing professional and compassionate care. Orlando Health offers comprehensive benefits, career-growing education programs, and well-being services, starting on day one, with flexibility to support employees' passions. The statement “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” reflects their commitment to their team members. Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers who perform dose preparation and administration for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes, conduct patient procedures, process and enhance images, and prepare them for physician interpretation.

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.

Nice To Haves

If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and radiopharmacy functions as required. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
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, and processing and documentation as required by procedure.
Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures 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. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.
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.
Participates in Process Improvement activities.
May be required to work at any facility.
Provides safe patient transport.
Handles, disposes, and decontaminates radioactive materials, while maintaining records of such under the regulations of the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control. Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates.
Demonstrates professional judgment and decision-making skills as required; solicits supervisory input as appropriate.
Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the patient studies.
Responsible for patient and family education of the studies being performed.
Participates in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to OSHA, The Joint Commission, FDA, NRC, EPA, and the Florida Department of Health.