Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Health First Full time
Job Summary:

To excel in this role, you will be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by being committed to the Health First I CARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. You will be responsible for producing quality images, following all HF, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner, and mentoring the technical development of co-workers and students within a team concept.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on "Every Patient / Every Time".
• Perform "time out" process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
• Adhere to ALARA principles of radiation safety.
• Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
• Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
• Accurately complete all required documentation/forms – written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS.
• Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
• Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources.
• Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards.
• Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique.
• Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
• Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
• Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings/in-services as required.
• Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologists scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Perform radiation safety tasks within required time limits and in accordance with BRC guidelines.
• Completes computer processing for the Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging procedures Performs therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures Prepares radiopharmaceuticals from cold kits.
• Prepares and administers the correct radiopharmaceutical to the correct patient by the correct route in the correct dosage.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a JRCNMT Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Possess current license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the State of Florida.
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Prior Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call.

Physical Demands:

• Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift.
• Able to move, lift, or position patients as required.
• Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day.  Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time.

Mental Demands:

• Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment.
• Able to respond to life threatening situations.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit professional code of conduct and ethical principles.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to relate well to all customers.

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