Nuclear Med Tech

Position Summary

Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women's health and trauma.

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.
• 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.

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.