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Health First · 5 months ago

HFMG Nuclear Med Tech - Gateway Radiology

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Health First is committed to providing quality healthcare services and is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. The role involves producing quality images, ensuring patient safety, and mentoring co-workers while adhering to healthcare regulations and protocols.

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Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself

Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on 'Every Patient / Every Time'

Perform 'time out' process prior to starting any invasive procedure

Adhere to ALARA principles of radiation safety

Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies

Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes

Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate

Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques

Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information

Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner

Accurately complete all required documentation/forms – written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS

Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam

Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources

Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards

Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique

Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter

Follow proper image retrieval and file processes

Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures

Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives

Attend staff meetings/in-services as required

Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required

Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner

Perform radiation safety tasks within required time limits and in accordance with BRC guidelines

Completes computer processing for the Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging procedures

Performs therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures

Prepares radiopharmaceuticals from cold kits

Prepares and administers the correct radiopharmaceutical to the correct patient by the correct route in the correct dosage

Communicate effectively with customers (patients, LIP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) using excellent customer relation skills at all times

Provide appropriate pre and post procedure education to each patient

Respond appropriately to patient/family concerns or complaints

Demonstrate sensitivity to patient privacy and dignity

Utilize supplies/equipment with care in a safe, proficient and cost effective manner

Ensure computer data is appropriately entered for each procedure, – charged completely and appropriately for all procedure(s) performed and supplies used

Demonstrate effective time management skills Complete jobs/tasks in a timely and concise manner

Willingly assist in other areas of the department and hospital or act as a Health First representative when needed to do so

Utilize Kronos time clock system properly; report to work area on time and follow break and lunch policies

Maintain flexibility, adapt to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistRadiopharmaceutical PreparationALARA PrinciplesBLS Healthcare ProviderComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingOrganizational Skills

Required

Graduate of a JRCNMT Nuclear Medicine Program

Possess current license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the State of Florida

Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain

Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call

Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift

Able to move, lift, or position patients as required

Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds

Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts

Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day

Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time

Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment

Able to respond to life threatening situations