Nuclear Medicine Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY:

To 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; Being engaged and contributing to a positive and productive work environment; Producing quality images; Following all HF, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner; Mentoring the technical development of co–workers and students within a team concept.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• • 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.

• • Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies.

• • 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 REQUIRED:

• • 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.