Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Jobtailor; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Florida to perform examinations, document complete patient histories, obtain informed consent, and ensure procedures align with physician orders. You will maintain quality control records, communicate findings to radiologists, and uphold patient safety in a high-volume setting.

The role requires licensure, experience with PACS/eRad/Athena and strong attention to detail, with a focus on accurate history-taking and proactive safety practices

Qualifications

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist must hold all certifications and licenses related to their scope of practice.
• Experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Proficient in the use of computer software, ie: PACS, eRad, and Athena Clinicals and Communicator.
• Must obtain a detailed history on every exam performed in their specific modality for presentation to the Radiologist.
• Ability to multi task with attention to detail.
• Must read and respond to communication from manager in a timely manner.
• Must follow all safety protocol to ensure safety of patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality control records and daily logs for modality-specific areas.
• Performs examinations accurately and timely per SOPs.
• Obtains patient history and informed consent.
• Communicates procedures clearly to patients and radiologists.
• Reports potential patient safety issues using the established system.
• Ensures orders match diagnoses for proper reimbursement.
• Acts as patient advocate throughout the care process.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Multi-tasking

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

Tools

PACS Proficiency

Athena Clinicals Experience

Athena Communicator

Job description

• Responsible for maintaining all quality control records, ACR accreditation forms and daily logs for modality specific areas.
• Performs examinations in accordance with established standing operation procedures and routines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtains and documents a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered, obtains informed consent in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains effective communication with patient provides; explanation of procedures within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting (patient case) in Athena.
• Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Maintains proactive and effective communication with radiologist regarding unusual clinical findings, history, test results and or their implication.
• Ensures physician order for procedure is entered accurately.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring orders match diagnosis to ensure proper reimbursement for services.
• Acts as a patient advocate in keeping the best interests and care of the patient at the forefront.

Requirements

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist must hold all certifications and licenses related to their scope of practice.
• Experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Proficient in the use of computer software, ie: PACS, eRad, and Athena Clinicals and Communicator.
• Must obtain a detailed history on every exam performed in their specific modality for presentation to the Radiologist.
• Ability to multi task with attention to detail.
• Must read and respond to communication from manager in a timely manner.
• Must follow all safety protocol to ensure safety of patients and equipment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Nuclear Medicine procedures, ensuring accurate patient history documentation and effective communication with patients and radiologists. Proficient in maintaining quality control records and adhering to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Nuclear Medicine Certification
• PACS Proficiency
• Athena Clinicals Experience
• Attention to Detail
• Patient Advocacy

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Control Record Maintenance
• Patient History Documentation
• Informed Consent Procedures
• Occurrence Reporting
• Procedure Order Accuracy

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Proactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

Industry Keywords

• Patient Safety
• High Volume Environment
• Safety Protocols
• Radiologist Communication

Tools & Technologies

• ERad
• Athena Communicator