Nuclear Med Tech at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nuclear Medicine, Patient Care, Radiopharmacy, SPECT Imaging, PET Imaging, Quality Control, Venipuncture, Radiopharmaceuticals, ALARA Radiation Safety, Diagnostic Imaging, Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Stress Lab, CT Imaging, Record Keeping, Safety Checks, Professional Judgment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Responsibilities Position Summary Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purpose; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to view. Essential Functions • Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and radiopharmacy functions as required. 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. • Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care. • Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures. • Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives. • Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies. • Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order. • Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required. • Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure. • Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines. • Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required. • Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control. • Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control. • 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. • Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such. • Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user. • Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program. • Ensures safety of all customers. • 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. Qualifications Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Licensure/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 an (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.

Responsibilities

Nuclear medicine technologists perform dose preparation and administration for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and conduct various imaging procedures. They ensure quality care and safety while adhering to health regulations and guidelines.