Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem - Days - MRHS

About the role

Performs nuclear medicine imaging and/or therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.
• Manages radiation emergencies and monitors radiation safety in accordance with radiation safety policy under the guidance of the radiation safety officer.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.
• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.
• 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.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Accuracy & Quality
• Customer Service
• Image Production, Analysis and Archival
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Patient Assessment and Care
• Patient Positioning and Procedures
• Radiation Protection
• Radiopharmaceutical Utilization Technique
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Education And Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Nuclear Medicine (Required)
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) – American Heart Association
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) – American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) – American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) – Red Cross
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) – State of Florida
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Must be certified as Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and can be certified as American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.

Required Work Experience

No prior work experience required.

Complexity of Work

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping – 60%
• Keyboard Entry – 60%
• Kneeling – 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater – 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient – 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs – 75 lbs Non-Patient – 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient – 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient – 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 – 75 lbs Non-Patient – 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient – 60%
• Reaching – 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg – 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm – 20%
• Sitting – 60%
• Squatting – 20%
• Standing – 40%
• Walking – 60%
• Audible Speech – 80%
• Hearing Acuity – 80%
• Depth Perception – 80%
• Distinguish Color – 80%
• Seeing – Far – 80%
• Seeing – Near – 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste – 60%
• Biological Hazards – Respiratory – 60%
• Biological Hazards – Skin or Ingestion – 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids – 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens – 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes – 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals – 60%
• Hazardous Medication – 60%
• Latex – 20%
• Computer Monitor – 60%
• Fire Risk – 20%
• Moving Mechanical Parts – 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects – 60%
• Potential Electric Shock – 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault – 20%
• Radiation – 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces – 20%