Nuclear Medicine Technologist (POOL, Days)

Description

• Florida State License in Nuclear Medicine - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• ARRT (NM) or CNMT certification required
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Qualifications

• Measures radioactive dosage prescription for patient as per policy; records and monitors usage of every radioactive isotope.
• Applies knowledge of growth & development in customer interactions and treatment. Responsible for service excellence index (SEI) for patients & families and implements strategies to increase SEI.
• Complies with all standards for safety, risk management, and infection control as required by enforcement agencies.
• Coordinates scheduling, transporting, and scanning of patients to maximize utilization of PET scanners.
• Performs appropriate nuclear medicine examinations, explains procedures, promptly enters and transmits patient information into PACS.
• Assists with ordering supplies, monitors inventory, maintains cleanliness of the equipment, and scan room.
• Ensures correct examination is ordered. Reviews all information prior to initiating exams.
• Surveys incoming medication of radioactive isotopes; wipes materials; utilizes radioactive disposal policy to dispose of isotopes properly.
• Explains examination and procedures to patients and parents. Checks history and previous nuclear medicine scan (if any) with designated Radiologist.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Utilizes two patient identifiers to ensure accuracy per policy.
• Maintains accurate and timely nuclear medicine scan records. Ensures scanning and dosages are accurate.
• Collaborates with nursing to ensure patients are prepped (i.e.; NPO status) during exam in an effort to minimize any reschedules, and ensures high quality images are done safely.
• Performs high-quality nuclear medicine scans/examinations scan as per Radiologist's protocol.
• Enters and transmits patient information to PACS for interpretation/reading promptly upon completion of examination.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
• Verbally communicates with Radiologist to ensure prompt review of images immediately upon completion of examination.
• Accountable to answer nuclear medicine departmental phone and problem solve as needed.
• Observes radiation safety practices at all times, adheres to all clean sweep guidelines, hand hygiene, and infection control standards per policy.
• Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor and problem solves as needed.

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures.  Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.

• Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from accredited school. 
• One year experience as a pediatric nuclear medicine technologist preferred.
• Basic knowledge in use of computers and printers, and/or ability to learn appropriate software applications. 
• Able to effectively collaborate with other departments.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers. 
• Able to communicate effectively in both verbally and writing. 
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Able to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's needs. 
• Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

(EOE DFW)

10/12/17

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