Job Description - Nuclear Medical Technologist PRN (24034516)
Job Title: Nuclear Medical Technologist PRN
Job Number: 24034516
Description:
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Location: 40100 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837
The community you’ll be caring for:
- AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a licensed 193-bed acute care hospital, coupled with outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab, and wound care, that has been serving the community for over 50 years.
- As a part of the AdventHealth network, patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology, and an extensive team of medical specialists.
- High-quality care that has been recognized by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association.
- Located in Davenport, FL, which is close to major destinations, like Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Walt Disney World, without being located in the central hub of tourism.
The role you’ll contribute:
Under supervision, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease in humans. Assumes a variety of responsibilities that will require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Authorized and delivers quality care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Identifies patients by using AdventHealth’s approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination. Reviews and ensures physician request meets clinically valid exam indicator requirements. Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedure, explains procedure to patient, and aseptically administers radionuclide using universal BSI principles.
- Ensures that equipment has met all quality control requirements and, working with a minimum of supervision, performs patient examination utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, and evaluates image quality to ensure good technical and diagnostic detail.
- Presents completed exam and any patient historical data to radiologist/cardiologist for review. Assists with image manipulation or additional imaging as requested. Assists patient with dressing, answering any questions the patient may have regarding their exam and expectations of results, and releases patient with directions to exit the hospital if needed.
- Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing in assigned area. Learns and adapts to new technology and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.
Qualifications:
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Associate degree or higher in health science related field (Preferred)
- Current valid State of Florida license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CMNT OR ARRT-N (American Registration of Radiologic Technologists)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Job: Radiology/Imaging
Organization: AdventHealth Heart of Florida and Lake Wales
Primary Location: US-FL-Davenport
Work Locations: ADVENTHEALTH HEART OF FLORIDA, 40100 HIGHWAY 27, Davenport 33837
Operating Unit: AdventHealth Heart of Florida
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