Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Shift: Per Diem (PD) 8 - 20 hrs. Days, evenings, flexible shift, on call rotational coverage and weekends may be required. Work Location: University of Miami Health System at UTower Hospital - Nuclear Medicine Department

1. Verifies patients' ID by checking their name and date of birth. Obtains necessary consents from patients.

2. Queries patients to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain prior to, during, and after the completion of the exam.

3. Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures.

4. Assists during emergency care by maintaining an adequate level of patient safety and sensitivity.

5. Assists the supervising physician throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies.

6. Verifies proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.

7. Maintains accurate and complete patient records in both paper and electronic formats. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

8. Refers to the standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedures requested.

9. Follows organization-wide and unit-specific safety, security, and infection control standards.

10. Assays radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator and records activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.

11. Selects optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determines and adjusts settings on camera and computer control panels, and positions patient and camera to yield desired view.

12. Assists patients onto and off imaging table, chair, or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.

13. Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency.

14. Utilizes aseptic technique for injected radiopharmaceuticals administered to patients.

15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Department Specific Functions

The Nuclear Medicine department, the Technologist must possess a valid State of Florida General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator license.

Core Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited program.

Certification and Licensing: NMTCB or ARRT-N registered. Must possess a valid State of Florida License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. CPR and BLS certification required.

Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.