Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

A nonexempt position responsible for operating diagnostic Nuclear Medicine equipment and handling radiopharmaceuticals that assists radiologist and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating diseases. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to imaging equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned and within scope
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned
• Maintains all logbooks required by the state of Florida keeping in compliance with regulatory standards as required maintaining practice licensure.
• Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods as stated by Florida DOH Office of radiation control.
• Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical areas to provide a successful patient centered practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree from an accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification and CNMT license by the state of Florida required. BLS/ACLS certified.
• CNMT required with 3 years or more years of experience.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Maintains CEU's and recertification as required by the state of Florida as CNMT
• Knowledge of Cardiac imaging procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is necessary to perform cardiac nuclear imaging studies.
• Knowledge of nuclear imaging equipment including safety hazards common to radiopharmaceuticals.
• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological/nuclear imaging safety procedures.
• Ability to lift and position patients for the stress test imaging procedures, required.
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices

Salary is commensurate with experience. Questions? Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Note : A background screening will be required for candidates hired.