Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collaborative team at a leading healthcare organization in sunny Florida as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. In this vital role, you will perform essential nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety and equipment functionality. You'll work with advanced technology and contribute to improving patient care in a supportive environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within the community and advance your career in a respected healthcare setting. Embrace the chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering world-class patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Certified and State of Florida Licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures and ensure equipment quality control.
• Document patient information and respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Quality Control

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Documentation Skills

Education

Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology

BLS Certification

ARRT(N) or CNMT Registration

State of Florida Licensure

Job description

***This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000***

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will work with department associates and medical staff to improve care and workflow by providing support, education and assistance to customers and fellow colleagues. This role is essential to the Imaging Department, allowing the team to effectively support patients and provide essential treatments.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 3:30PM, with on-call and weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Perform nuclear medicine procedures according to the manual and written order.
2. Utilize equipment safely and according to manufacturer's recommendation.
3. Perform quality control on the gamma camera and other equipment as required.
4. Ensure that all equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated, and working properly. You should report equipment problems to supervisor or service personnel as required and discontinue use of equipment until repairs have been completed when the equipment problem causes image quality degradation or safety issues.
5. Order the necessary isotope from the pharmacy; always reviews the physician's orders to determine the proper isotope required for each type of test ordered.
6. Obtain written consent for all invasive procedures from the patient, parent, or legal guardian prior to the exam.
7. Complete site identification procedure prior to the start of invasive procedure.
8. Utilize appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information, medical history, allergies, and other pertinent information.
9. Consult with radiologist or referring physician regarding contraindications to ordered exam.
10. Respond to emergency situations, i.e., contrast reactions and medical emergencies according to departmental, clinic, and hospital policy.
11. Advise the nurse in charge of the patient of any unusual occurrence which happened to the patient while in the Imaging Department.
12. Provide backup assistance to other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
2. Certified and State of Florida Licensure
3. American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (CNMT) registered
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association
5. Knowledge of federal and state regulatory

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting

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Physical Requirements:

1. Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
2. Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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