NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - PART TIME

Description

Essential Functions

• Good fundamental skills with a good understanding of Nuclear Medicine. Practices radiation safety habits using time, distance, and shielding principles. Ensures the correct patient is receiving the correct procedure with the proper indicators. Communicates appropriately with physicians, co-workers, and patients. Ensures good quality imaging and accurate computer processing prior to presenting images to the physician for reading. Follows hot lab procedures according to the manual. 
• Has basic knowledge of the operation of all equipment and current developments relating to assigned area. Demonstrates competence in the performance of technologist duties in assigned area.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation/certification standards, overseeing all aspects of assigned area. BLS (Basic Life Support). Ability to administer first aid in emergency medical situations (CPR). Good fundamental skills with a good understanding of Nuclear Medicine. Required Education and Experience: Satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA approved school. Basic IV skills.
• Abides by department and Clinic policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance. Prepares new/revises existing section policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional and positive manner in times of stress. Must have applicable NMTCB or ARRT(NM) registry. Must have basic knowledge on the following four (4) specialties: 
• Breast Nuclear Medicine
• DAT Scans
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Must demonstrate competency performing SPECT.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience - Satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA approved school. ARRT or NMTCB certified. Technical or associate degree. Licensed in the state of Florida. Demonstrated skills in continued quality improvement along with excellent interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate competency and perform the specialty routinely. New graduate or 0-3 years of experience. Under 1-year of SPECT experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications - ACLS/CPR certification