Nuclear Medicine Technologist

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist ensures equipment meets quality-control requirements and performs patient examinations using age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner. The technologist evaluates image quality for technical and diagnostic detail and collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to support appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care. The position performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures, including camera acquisition and computer processing, adapts to new technology, and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. The technologist keeps rooms ready for patients, maintains supplies and equipment, and initiates and documents work orders for malfunctioning equipment. The technologist plans and manages time to complete and enter quality-control information, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System. Responsibilities also include confirming patient and exam assignments on images, correcting erroneous accession numbers, notifying appropriate personnel about after-hours exams, verifying patient identity and clinically valid physician requests, preparing and aseptically administering radionuclides, and explaining procedures to patients. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a PRN position with a stated schedule of 24 hours. The position is located at 7727 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822.

Requirements

Knowledge of human physiology.
Knowledge of scintigraphic equipment, acquisition computers, and processing stations.
Knowledge of Hot Lab equipment.
Ability to learn and master tasks related to image quality and radiation safety.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong multitasking, organization, and proactive customer service skills.
Sound judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decisions in busy and stressful conditions.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English; effective verbal and written communication in English is also required.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level without constant supervision of technical details.
Knowledge of communication styles and appropriate engagement behaviors with patients, staff, and physicians.
Patient-care and communication skills for patients from infant, childhood, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Basic clerical skills for filing, record keeping, and documentation.
Independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to assist with a wide range of duties to ensure smooth department operations.
Knowledge and application of age-specific care.
Ability to learn and use radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radworks, and PACS.
Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to apply basic radiation-safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff.
Appropriate technical skills in Nuclear Medicine.
Skills in active listening, reading comprehension, active learning, speaking, time management, critical thinking, science, social perceptiveness, coordination, instructing, monitoring, operation monitoring, learning strategies, writing, quality-control analysis, operation and control, mathematics, service orientation, troubleshooting, equipment selection, judgment and decision-making, complex problem solving, equipment maintenance, and persuasion.
Basic EKG knowledge.
Ability to function independently with little or no supervision.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (BLS).
Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N)(ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages.
Associate degree.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment meets all quality-control requirements.
Perform patient examinations using age-specific care techniques and evaluate image quality for technical and diagnostic detail.
Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare providers to support appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
Perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures, including camera acquisition and computer processing.
Adapt to new technology and help develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.
Keep examination rooms neat, stocked, and prepared for the next patient; initiate and document work orders for malfunctioning equipment.
Complete and enter quality-control information, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner.
Confirm correct patient and examination assignments on images before releasing images for interpretation.
Follow up to correct erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting after-hours exams.
Identify patients using approved guidelines and confirm patient and examination accuracy before proceeding.
Review physician requests to ensure they meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements.
Prepare appropriate radionuclides, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles.
Perform other duties as assigned.