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.