Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN AS NEEDED

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Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN AS NEEDED - Land O'Lakes, FL

Reports to: Director of Physician Offices



Job Summary: Directs daily workflow and assists the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, Imaging Services Supervisor, Imaging Services Manager, and/or Imaging Services Director. Traveling between locations could be necessary and this position will help cover employees who are out.

Minimum 2 Years Experience Required

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Assigns team members to specific rooms necessary to coordinate patient flow.
• Initiates service recovery and involve supervisor and/or manager as needed.
• Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians.
• Works directly with the interpreting physician and supervisor to standardize guidelines and initiate revisions as needed.
• Ensures images meet the established Quality Control standards.
• Provides input to supervisor for evaluations/coaching plans.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Participates in interviews for potential team members.
• Performs all nuclear medicine procedures. 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.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the modality with responsibility for radiation safety monitoring and practice as it pertains to radiopharmaceutical storage, handling, and administration.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Acts as a resource for new team members and students.
• Assists in training of new technologists.
• Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvements initiatives.
• Utilizes all corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration.
• 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.
  
  

Other Related Functions:

• Maintains cleanliness and organization.
• Maintains a cooperative work environment in the department and reports noncompliance to manager or supervisor.
• Reports equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Works closely with all departments to maintain high quality coordination of activities.
• May be required to work at any facility.
• Provides patient transport.
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical requirements
• Able to stand for long periods
• Use of proper body mechanics
• Manual dexterity
• Above average concentration and high level complexity of decision making
• High level of attention to detail
  

Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemical hazards and radiation exposure
  
  

Education/Training:

• Highschool Diploma/GED Equivalent REQUIRED
• Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• State of Florida, ARRT (N) or CNMT, BLS REQUIRED
  
  

License/Certification:

• Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
• Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR Maintains current certification as a (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
• Must Meet ALL of the following:
• Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
  

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Nuclear Medicine REQUIRED
  
  

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