Nuclear Med Technologist PRN

AdventHealth•Tavares, FL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The role you'll contribute: Ensures equipment meets all quality control requirements and performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail. Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care. Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. Other duties as assigned. Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment. Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner. The value you'll bring to the team: + Participates in an environment which ensures quality work, group morale and is conducive to keeping effective lines of communication. + Capable of handling various aspects of the job simultaneously while maintaining a calm outward appearance. + Possesses/demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes, location of emergency equipment and method of activation. + Maintains radiation protection standards for patients, employees and oneself according to ALARA principles. + Knowledge of all aspects of Nuclear Medicine exams & Nuclear Cardiology exams including therapeutic protocols/procedures, SPECT CT imaging and QA as required on all imaging and ancillary equipment.

Requirements

A graduate of AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
State of Florida Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist License
ARRT (R)(N) or NMTCB Certification
BLS-CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Ensures equipment meets all quality control requirements
Performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail
Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care
Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students
Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment
Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
Participates in an environment which ensures quality work, group morale and is conducive to keeping effective lines of communication
Capable of handling various aspects of the job simultaneously while maintaining a calm outward appearance
Possesses/demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes, location of emergency equipment and method of activation
Maintains radiation protection standards for patients, employees and oneself according to ALARA principles
Knowledge of all aspects of Nuclear Medicine exams & Nuclear Cardiology exams including therapeutic protocols/procedures, SPECT CT imaging and QA as required on all imaging and ancillary equipment