About this opportunity
Baptist-Health lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full Time Days, CVA, M-F 8:30-5p opportunity in homewood, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
A Brief Overview Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purpose; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to view.
ROLE: Nuclear Medicine Technician (NMT)
LOCATION:
Cardiovascular Associates (CVA Building)
3980 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
Specialty: Cardiology and heart care services
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
SHIFT: 8:30AM - 5:0PM
Responsibilities
What you will do
Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and radiopharmacy functions as required. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care
Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures
Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives
Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies
Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order
Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required
Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure
Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines
Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required
Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control
Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control
Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order
Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such
Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user
Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program
Ensures safety of all customers
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other
federal, state, and local standards
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements
Participates in Process Improvement activities
May be required to work at any facility
Provides safe patient transport
Handles, disposes, and decontaminates radioactive materials, while maintaining records of such under the regulations of the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control. Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates
Demonstrates professional judgment and decision-making skills as required; solicits supervisory input as appropriate
Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the patient studies
Responsible for patient and family education of the studies being performed
Participates in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to OSHA, The Joint Commission, FDA, NRC, EPA, and the Florida Department of Health.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety
Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR
Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
Must meet ALL of the following:
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
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Who can apply
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