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Orlando Health · 3 months ago

Nuclear Med Tech- Per Diem

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast. They are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure the safety and quality of care for patients.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and radiopharmacy functions as required. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order

Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care

Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures

Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives

Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies

Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order

Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required

Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure

Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines

Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required

Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control

Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control

Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order

Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such

Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user

Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program

Ensures safety of all customers

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements

Participates in Process Improvement activities

May be required to work at any facility

Provides safe patient transport

Handles, disposes, and decontaminates radioactive materials, while maintaining records of such under the regulations of the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control. Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates

Demonstrates professional judgment and decision-making skills as required; solicits supervisory input as appropriate

Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the patient studies

Responsible for patient and family education of the studies being performed

Participates in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to OSHA, The Joint Commission, FDA, NRC, EPA, and the Florida Department of Health

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine TechnologyRadiopharmacyPET ImagingSPECT ImagingBLS CertificationFlorida State LicensePatient CareQuality ControlProfessional JudgmentRadiation Safety

Required

Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR

Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine

Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety

Benefits

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

FREE college education programs

Retirement savings

Paid paternity leave

Fertility benefits

Back up elder and childcare

Pet insurance

PTO/Holidays

And more for full time and part time employees.

Company

Orlando Health

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Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks.

Founded in 1918

Orlando, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.orlandohealth.com/

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