Nuclear Medicine Technologist – HPMC Position Available In Lee, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and emergency procedures. Exercises judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during and after visit to the nuclear medicine department. Provides for proper comfort, care, and safety of the patient. Evaluates and maintains quality control program for instrumentation. Utilizes appropriate technique for quality diagnostic images. Handles radiopharmaceuticals and assists in therapeutic radionuclide treatment. Educates on radiation exposure and participates in performance improvement initiatives. Required to participate in on-call rotation. Graduation from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program and State of Florida Nuclear Medicine Technologist License required. BLS certification necessary. Located in Fort Myers.
Job Description
Location:
HealthPark Medical Center•9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers
FL 33908
Department:
Radiology•
Nuclear Medicine Work Type:
Full Time Shift:
Shift 1/Monday•Friday / 7:30:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM Minimum to
Midpoint Pay Rate:
$33.50•$43.55 / hour Summary “Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and emergency procedures. Exercises judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during and after visit to the nuclear medicine department. Provides for proper comfort, care, and safety of the patient prior to, during, and after procedures. Evaluates and maintains quality control program for instrumentation to insure its credibility and reliability. Utilizes appropriate technique to insure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Involved in procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals. Assists the authorized users in the application and management of therapeutic radionuclide treatment. Educates the public, and uses techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public, and health care personnel consistent with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) concept. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Participates in staff/student orientation and training. May transport non-narcotic medications as directed. Required to participate in “”on-call”” rotation as determined by specific department needs.” Requirements Educational Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/ Preferred and/or Additional Requirements Graduation from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or acceptable equivalent schooling Experience Requirements Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/ Preferred and/or No Experience Required State of Florida Licensure Requirements Licenses Required/ Preferred and/or Nuclear Medicine Technologist License Required Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/Registrations Required/ Preferred and/or BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Required US:
FL:
Fort Myers
