Nuclear Medicine Technologist - MDC Medical

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami Health System seeks a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Miami to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, with emphasis on radiopharmacology and radiopharmaceutical administration.

The role requires NMTCB or ARRT-N registration, Florida licensure as Nuclear Medicine Technologist (and General Radiographer if applicable), and BLS certification. The department emphasizes safety, quality control, and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited program.
• NMTCB or ARRT-N registered. Florida license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Florida license as General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator. BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Verify patients' identity and obtain necessary consents.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintain and clean equipment following decontamination procedures.
• Assist during emergencies with patient safety and sensitivity.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure radiation safety.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited program

Tools

NMTCB or ARRT-N certification

Florida License as Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Florida License as General Radiographer

BLS certification

Job description

The Department of Radiology is currently seeking full time Nuclear Medicine Technologists 1 to work in Miami. The incumbent performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine, with an emphasis on radiopharmacology, the administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, quality control, and radiation protection.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Verifies patients' ID by checking their name and date of birth. Obtains necessary consents from patients.
2. 2. Queries patients to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain prior to, during, and after the completion of the exam.
3. 3. Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures.
4. 4. Assists during emergency care by maintaining an adequate level of patient safety and sensitivity.
5. 5. Assists the supervising physician throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies.
6. 6. Verifies proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.
7. 7. Maintains accurate and complete patient records in both paper and electronic formats. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
8. 8. Refers to the standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedures requested.
9. 9. Follows organization-wide and unit-specific safety, security, and infection control standards.
10. 10. Assays radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator and records activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.
11. 11. Selects optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determines and adjusts settings on camera and computer control panels, and positions patient and camera to yield desired view.
12. 12. Assists patients onto and off imaging table, chair, or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.
13. 13. Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency.
14. 14. Utilizes aseptic technique for injected radiopharmaceuticals administered to patients.
15. 15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Education:High School diploma or equivalent.Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited program.

Certification and Licensing:NMTCB or ARRT-N registered. Must possess a valid State of Florida License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.Valid State of Florida License as a General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required. BLS certification required.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H11