Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

POSITION SUMMARY :

• To be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by : Being committed to the Health First I CARE Values : Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence;
• Being engaged and contributing to a positive and productive work environment; Producing quality images; Following all HF, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner;

Mentoring the technical development of co-workers and students within a team concept.'

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• 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 ALARA principles of radiation safety.
• Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment / supplies and how to use such equipment / supplies.
• Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
• 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, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS.
• 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.
• Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission / ACR standards.
• Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings / in-services as required.
• Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
• Properly identifies, prepares and / or administers medications that are within the technologists scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• 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).
• Prior Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• 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.

Job : Radiology

Radiology

Organization : Viera Hospital Inc

Viera Hospital Inc

Primary Location :

United States- Florida - Brevard County- Melbourne

Schedule : Per Diem

Per Diem

Shift Times : Variable

Variable

Job Level : Associate

Associate