RSO Nuclear Med Tech

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing Radiation Safety Officer duties and producing quality nuclear medicine images. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, adhering to radiation safety principles (ALARA), and implementing the radiation safety program. Key responsibilities include investigating radiation safety incidents, managing radioactive materials, performing radiation surveys, and maintaining required records. The technologist will also perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and administer them to patients. A strong focus is placed on customer experience, effective communication, and efficient stewardship of resources.

Requirements

Graduate of a JRCNMT Nuclear Medicine Program
Possess current license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the State of Florida
Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call.
Attend staff meetings/in-services as required.
Completion of Radiation Safety Officer training and certification, or in-training to obtain Radiation Safety Officer certification.
Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift.
Able to move, lift, or position patients as required.
Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day.
Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment.
Able to respond to life threatening situations.
Ability to multi-task.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Exhibit professional code of conduct and ethical principles.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to relate well to all customers.

Nice To Haves

Prior Nuclear Medicine experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs Radiation Safety Officer duties.
Implements the radiation safety program.
Ensures that radiation safety activities are performed with approved procedures and meet Regulatory requirements.
Promptly investigates and implements corrective actions as necessary regarding, overexposures, accidents, spills, losses, thefts, unauthorized receipts, sues, transfers and disposals, or other deviations from the approved radiation safety practice.
A written report of these investigations and the corrective actions taken shall be giving to management.
Implement policies and procedures to: Authorized the purchase of radioactive materials, receive and open packages of radioactive material, store radioactive material and maintain an inventory of radioactive materials.
Take emergency action if control of radioactive material is lost.
Perform periodic radiation surveys.
Perform checks of survey instruments and other safety equipment.
Maintain all records and reports required by the Department of Radiation Control.
Assist the Radiation Safety Committee.
Perform quarterly reviews of the occupational radiation exposure records of all personnel working with radioactive materials.
Active member of the Health First Patient Safety Committee.
Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to The Joint Commission/ACR standards.
Properly position patients.
Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources.
Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
Perform radiation safety tasks within required time limits and in accordance with BRC guidelines.
Completes computer processing for the Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging procedures
Performs therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
Prepares radiopharmaceuticals from cold kits
Prepares and administers the correct radiopharmaceutical to the correct patient by the correct route in the correct dosage
Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on "Every Patient / Every Time".
Perform "time out" process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
Adhere to the ALARA principles of radiation safety.
Know the location of emergency equipment/supplies, how to use such equipment/supplies and the HF Emergency Kardex system.
Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate.
Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
Accurately complete all required documentation forms? written/electronic (ex: Patient history, Pregnancy, IV contrast, Procedural consent forms, MAR, Safety Portal, Adverse Drug Reaction, Medication Reconciliation, Medication Occurrence Report, Incident Reports.
Communicate effectively with customers (patients, LIP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) using excellent customer relation skills at all times.
Provide appropriate pre and post procedure education to each patient.
Respond appropriately to patient/family concerns or complaints.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient privacy and dignity.
Practices the "I-CARE PROMISE"
Utilize supplies/equipment in a proficient and cost effective manner.
Ensure computer data is appropriately entered for each procedure - charge appropriately for all procedure(s) performed and supplies used.
Demonstrate effective time management skills
Complete jobs/tasks in a timely and concise manner.
Willingly assist in other areas of the department and hospital or act as a Health First representative when needed to do so.
Utilize Kronos time clock system properly; report to work area on time and follow break and lunch policies.
Maintain flexibility, adapt to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.