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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Nuclear/ PET technologist will be responsible for performing Radiographic Imaging procedures independently. Handles, prepares, calculates dosage and administers radionuclides and interventional medications under the direction of a radiologist or cardiologist. Maintains records in accordance with departmental and state requirements. Assists the radiation safety officer as needed. Responsible for patient transportation to imaging room will position appropriately to obtain diagnostic quality images that are delivered to radiologist for interpretation via PACS system by technologist. Responsible to assist Radiologist for any required procedure. Will perform clerical duties and assist in radiology department as needed. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Assist in Marketing Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT to physician referrers for FHF imaging. Responsibility to adhere to the Advent Health Corporate Compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
Qualifications
You will be responsible for:
• Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Imaging studies
• Handles, administers, calculates dosage and prepares Radionuclides as required
• Maintains records in accordance with departmental policy and procedures as well as within state requirements
• Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards
• Assists in Radiology department as needed
• Markets to local area physician referral base to promote PET/CT
• Responsibility to adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies
• Positions patient and equipment, changes collimators, selects technical factor and processes data to produce images meeting Radiologist standards, in a safe and timely manner
• Processes images with correct patient demographic and examination information. Submits images, with adequate clinical information for review by Radiologist, as appropriate
• Uses Syncor computer to maintain radioactive material records as well as quality assurance records, disposal records as required by department policy and State regulations
• Acts as Radiation Safety Officer for Florida Hospital Imaging
• Assists in disaster or other emergencies dealing with possible radioactive material contamination
• Maintains radioactive materials records as well as quality assurance records, disposal records as required by department policy and State regulations
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly surveys, quality assurance testing and calibrations as required by State regulations
• Uses Cerner HIS to enter and access patient information correctly and to change procedure status and billing.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering telephone, completing patient record
• Transports, lifts, moves and positions patients as needed to properly and safely complete procedures, to assist others to and from, as well as within the department or to assist patient movement
• Operates all equipment and uses Radioactive Materials in a safe and effective manner, with proper attention to radiation, electrical and mechanical safety
• Performs direct patient care duties within technologists scope of practice. Utilizes proper infection control and BSI techniques
• Performs basic patient care, including monitoring of patient condition, caring for patient comfort, safety and privacy
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures
• Maintains clean, well-stocked work area
• Rotates though standby call on a periodic basis
• Technologist may be asked to review invoices, review records with health physics consultants
• May be questioned by regulatory agency inspectors. Assists with dose calculation and administration of therapeutic nuclides
• Performs basic equipment maintenance, coordinating service calls as required
• Assists as RSO in disaster or other emergencies dealing with possible radioactive material contamination
• General imaging, record keeping and monitoring are routine but must be performed and coordinated independently
What will you need?
• Must be a graduate of an A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B approved program with current A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. registration
• Current Florida Nuclear Medicine license
• BLS required
• A.R.R.T or N.M.T.C.B. registration
• Newly graduated technologist should be able to work unattended shift, with only occasional guidance needed within six months
• Experienced technologist should be able to work independently in one month
• Must be able to move, operate and properly use all Nuclear Medicine equipment and cameras including computers, collimators, color printers, survey meters, dose calibrators, dose management computer system, Cerner HIS system and Agfa PACS system
• Must be able to independently perform Nuclear Medicine procedures to Radiologists and Cardiologists standards.
• Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval
• Patient care and communication skills to deal with patients from infant through geriatric age groups
• Basic clerical skills as needed for record keeping and documentation
• Mature judgment is frequently required in dealing with patients, public, physicians and co-workers
• Must be able to adjust workload as needed due to emergency studies scheduled
• Calm careful behavior is necessary when dealing with situations such as critically ill patients or in the event of a code or other emergency
• Any significant change in patient condition required accurate judgment with appropriate actions
• Must be able to act properly in case of a radioactive Material contamination, emergency or disaster
• Technologist must be able to exercise independent judgment in assessment of exam quality, patient conditions and need for repeat images or variance from routine
• Must be able to assess and maintain workflow in Nuclear Medicine
• Must use proper judgment regarding need for communication regarding patient care, workflow or other issues
• Associate Degree (preferred)
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Organization: AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 – Day
Req ID: 24023748
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
