Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Precision Imaging Pro

adventhealth; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave - 4 weeks 100% paid

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth invites applications for a PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Orlando, FL area. The role requires performing nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring image quality and patient safety, and collaborating with radiologists and staff to maintain continuity of care.

Responsibilities include room preparation, quality control, data entry, and adherence to radiation safety principles. Strong communication and multitasking are essential; familiarity with Cerner/Radworks/Pacs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human physiology
• Knowledge of Scintigraphic equipment, Acquisition computers, and processing stations
• Knowledge of Hot Lab equipment
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive customer service skills
• Must possess sound judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
• Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radworks, and Pacs
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff
• Appropriate technical skills in Nuclear Medicine
• Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Speaking, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Science, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Instructing, Monitoring, Operation Monitoring, Learning Strategies, Writing, Quality Control Analysis, Operation and Control, Mathematics, Service Orientation, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Equipment Maintenance, Persuasion
• Basic EKG knowledge
• Must be able to function independently with little or no supervision
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Ensures equipment meets all quality control requirements and performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail.
• Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.
• Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment.
• Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner.
• Confirms proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams.
• Identifies patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.
• Reviews and ensures physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements.
• Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explains procedures to patients, and aseptically administers radionuclides using universal BSI principles.

Job description

AdventHealth invites applications for a PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Orlando, FL area. The role requires performing nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring image quality and patient safety, and collaborating with radiologists and staff to maintain continuity of care.

Responsibilities include room preparation, quality control, data entry, and adherence to radiation safety principles. Strong communication and multitasking are essential; familiarity with Cerner/Radworks/Pacs is preferred.