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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)Wellstar • University, Florida, United States
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)

Wellstar
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    University, Florida, United States
  • US
    University, Florida, United States
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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift
Various (United States of America) Job Summary
  • The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
  • The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
  • He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
  • The technologist can independently perform job functions.
  • He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Patient Care
  • Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
  • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
  • Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
  • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
  • Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
  • Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
  • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
  • Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
  • Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
  • Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
  • Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
  • Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
  • Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
  • Uses critical thinking skills.
  • Dialogs with patient/family.
  • Asks clarifying questions.
  • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
  • Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
  • Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
  • Preps the patient for the procedure.
  • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
  • Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Equipment
  • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
  • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
  • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Education and Communications
  • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
  • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
  • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
  • Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
  • Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
  • Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
  • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
  • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
  • Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
  • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
  • Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.
Operations
  • Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.
  • Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
  • Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
  • Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
  • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
  • Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
  • Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
  • Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
  • Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.
  • Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
  • Takes call when necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
  • High School Diploma General or GED General
  • Accredited Program Radiologic Science or Accredited Program Other
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)
  • ARRT-N - ARRT Nuclear Technology or CNMT - Cert Nuclear Med Tech
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): (none listed) Required Minimum Experience
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations Required) or Minimum 1 year NM experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
  • Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
  • The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
  • Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
  • Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
  • Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
  • Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
  • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
  • Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
  • Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
  • The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.
  • The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
  • He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
  • The technologist can independently perform job functions.
  • He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
  • Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.
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  • University, Florida, United States

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  • English
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