Nuclear Med Tech – Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital – Pool Position Available In Orange, Florida

Nuclear Med Tech

• Orlando Health
• Health Central Hospital
• Pool
  Winter Garden, Florida
  Clinical, Allied & Patient Care
  No
  Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital
  Varies
  Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital
  237383
  Job Description
  Position Summary
  Position Summary
  Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers.

They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purpose; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to
view.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions

• 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.
• Ads 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.

Qualifications
Education/Training
Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Licensure/Certification
Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
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
  Must meet ALL of the following:
• Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience
None. Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety