What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Memorial Healthcare System?
Job Summary
We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Memorial Healthcare System. This role is responsible for performing nuclear medicine imaging and/or therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage radiation emergencies and monitor radiation safety under the guidance of the radiation safety officer.
- Position patients and perform imaging procedures, analyzing images and identifying issues with quality.
- Take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures if clinically appropriate.
- Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and regulations.
- Monitor patient conditions continually and report/respond to changes in status as necessary.
- Take on-call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
- Charge appropriately for all supplies used for procedures and utilize correct exam codes.
- Prepare equipment and supplies, selecting appropriate imaging parameters and implementing safety standards.
- Perform quality control procedures on equipment, troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report malfunctions as necessary.
- Review patient histories and physician orders, educating patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Accredited Program: Nuclear Medicine (Required)
- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) License - State of Florida
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certification
- American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) Certification
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping - 60%
- Climbing - 0%
- Keyboard Entry - 60%
- Kneeling - 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater - 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient - 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient - 60%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient - 20%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient - 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient - 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient - 60%
- Reaching - 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg - 20%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm - 20%
- Running - 0%
- Sitting - 60%
- Squatting - 20%
- Standing - 40%
- Walking - 60%
- Audible Speech - 80%
- Hearing Acuity - 80%
- Smelling Acuity - 0%
- Taste Discrimination - 0%
- Depth Perception - 80%
- Distinguish Color - 80%
- Seeing - Far - 80%
- Seeing - Near - 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste - 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory - 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion - 60%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids - 60%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens - 60%
- Asbestos - 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals - 0%
- Dust - 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes - 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals - 60%
- Hazardous Medication - 60%
- Latex - 20%
- Computer Monitor - 60%
- Domestic Animals - 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold - 0%
- Fire Risk - 20%
- Hazardous Noise - 0%
- Heating Devices - 0%
- Hypoxia - 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights - 0%
- Magnetic Fields - 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts - 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects - 60%
- Potential Electric Shock - 20%
- Potential for Physical Assault - 20%
- Radiation - 60%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights - 0%
- Unprotected Heights - 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces - 20%
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