Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Become a part of our caring community The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for operating diagnostic Nuclear Medicine equipment and handling all radiopharmaceuticals that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating diseases. Role Responsibilities 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. Educate 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. 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. Required Qualifications Associate's degree from an accredited nuclear medicine technology program. Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification and CNMT license by the state of Florida . BLS/ACLS certified. 3+ years of experience as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Maintains CEU's and recertification as required by the state of Florida as CNMT. Use your skills to make an impact Preferred Qualifications Medical office experience preferred. Additional Information This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB. Scheduled Weekly Hours 1 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $77,900 - $106,300 per year Description Of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident. About Us About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being. About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). 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