Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Miami, FL

68d•Onsite

About The Position

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited program.
NMTCB or ARRT-N registered. Must possess a valid State of Florida License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. CPR and BLS certification required.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The Nuclear Medicine department, the Technologist must possess a valid State of Florida General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator license.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies patients' ID by checking their name and date of birth. Obtains necessary consents from patients.
Queries patients to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain prior to, during, and after the completion of the exam.
Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures.
Assists during emergency care by maintaining an adequate level of patient safety and sensitivity.
Assists the supervising physician throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies.
Verifies proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.
Maintains accurate and complete patient records in both paper and electronic formats. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Refers to the standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedures requested.
Follows organization-wide and unit-specific safety, security, and infection control standards.
Assays radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator and records activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.
Selects optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determines and adjusts settings on camera and computer control panels, and positions patient and camera to yield desired view.
Assists patients onto and off imaging table, chair, or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.
Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency.
Utilizes aseptic technique for injected radiopharmaceuticals administered to patients.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.