Pediatric PET-CT Technologist (Casual/PRN) — 2 Days/Week

Nemours-Children; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist on a casual/PRN basis. The role performs Nuclear Medicine, PET, Bone Densitometry, Radiography and related imaging studies while delivering total patient care in a friendly environment.

Work schedule is 2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday). Qualifications include an Associate's Degree, AMA Nuclear Medicine Program completion, ARRT(N) or CNMT, Florida licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Completion of AMA Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT (N) or CNMT certification.
• Florida State licensure for Nuclear Medicine technology.
• AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for AIDET interactions and provides accurate preparation instructions to patient / family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, PET, Bone Densitometry, Radiation Safety and working knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation.
• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient / family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.
• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval / order entry and completion of study.
• Requires the utilization of appropriate techniques, radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications as part of a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Adjunctive medications are defined as those medications used to evoke a specific physiological or biochemical response. Also included are the preparation and administration of oral and IV contrast used in the performance of imaging studies.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, Radiography procedures and related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.
• Infant ___X_____ Child ____X_______ Adult ______X_______
• Must have the ability to work well with others, acts as a team member. Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
• Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on - call basis.
• Good Communication skills are required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET/CT

Radiography

Communication

Team player

PACS

Education

Associate's Degree

AMA Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

PACS

HIS/RIS

Job description

Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist on a casual/PRN basis. The role performs Nuclear Medicine, PET, Bone Densitometry, Radiography and related imaging studies while delivering total patient care in a friendly environment.

Work schedule is 2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday). Qualifications include an Associate's Degree, AMA Nuclear Medicine Program completion, ARRT(N) or CNMT, Florida licensure, and BLS.