Nuclear Medicine Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with physician orders. You will prepare patients, verify orders, and operate imaging equipment while ensuring safety and privacy.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures in EMR, maintaining sterile technique for IV contrast exams, and collaborating with physicians on all cases.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• NMTCB/CNMT Certification or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine Certification required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures per physician orders.
• Verify orders and review patient history and allergies.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures; ensure patient privacy and comfort.
• Administer IV contrast exams as needed and maintain sterile technique.
• Operate imaging equipment and adjust exposure factors per protocol.
• Ensure availability of emergency drugs and code carts; monitor safety of staff and patients.
• Document procedures and patient responses in EMR as required.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Safety procedures

Patient interaction

Equipment operation

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine program

NMTCB/CNMT or ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Tools

EMR/EHR systems (NextGen/Athena)

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures ordered by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Positions and instructs the patient for Nuclear Medicine examinations, adjusts the imaging equipment, determines proper dosage and desired exposure time for each image following the proper guidelines.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with established standards and physician orders.

Verifies physician orders and checks patient history for allergies or previous contrast studies.

Assesses patients and familiarizes them with procedures while respecting privacy.

Consults with Physician for all IV contrast exams and utilizes sterile technique to fill syringes.

Operates and warms equipment following protocols, checking for malfunctions and notifying supervisors.

Utilizes proper exposure factors to perform exams according to established protocols.

Ensures emergency drugs and code carts are immediately available.

Cleans and maintains aprons, cassettes, and general work areas.

Monitors equipment and environment to ensure patient and staff safety.

Documents procedural details and patient responses in accordance with policy.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
• NMTCB/CNMT Certification or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine Certification required
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required

Sign on bonus is for new hires only!