Nuclear Medicine Technologist Per Diem Evenings MHM

Location:

Miramar Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent unrivaled culture. Patient safety quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary:

Performs nuclear medicine imaging and/or therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies values and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as patient history and physicians orders. Educates patient regarding procedures equipment and exam to ensure patients understanding and radiation emergencies and monitors radiation safety in accordance with radiation safety policy under the guidance of the radiation safety patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically prepares administers stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY ACCURACY & QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE IMAGE PRODUCTION ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES RADIATION PROTECTION RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL UTILIZATION TEC RESPONDING TO CHANGE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Nuclear Medicine (Required)ARRTAmerican Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Cert American Heartnon ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS) Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate Work Experience: No prior work experience Information: Must be certified as Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and can be certified as American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 20%
• Running 0%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 20%
• Standing 40%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Dust 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60%
• Hazardous Medication 60%
• Latex 20%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 20%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault 20%
• Radiation 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 20%

Shift:

Evenings

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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