Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University of Miami

Job Info

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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach is currently seeking a per diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine. Responsibilities include radiopharmacy, administration of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, quality control and radiation protection. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the operations of Nuclear Medicine Services. This position uses computer systems to access permitted Protected Health Information (PHI) as necessary to perform their functions. Employee must adhere to PHI "minimum necessary" compliance standards at all times

Job Functions

Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):

10%

1. Verify the patient's ID by checking their name and date of birth.
2. Ask patient to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain - prior, during, and at the completion of exam.
3. Always obtain necessary consents.
4. Always inform patient and/or patient's family of procedure to be performed

90%

5. Supervise as well as perform Nuclear Medicine procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using age appropriate standards of practice.
6. Notify appropriate person of any change(s) in patient status.
7. Maintain proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practice aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures, prevent cross-contamination during procedures, ie, gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and hand washing.
8. Assist the radiologist throughout the procedure with all the necessary supplies until completion.
9. Question patient concerning medications, medical history, previous imaging procedures, and if applicable, possible pregnancy or nursing.
10. Follow divisional policies on performing scans on pregnant women.
11. Refer to standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedure requested.
12. Verify proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.
13. Assay radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator. Record activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.
14. Utilize aseptic technique for those radiopharmaceuticals which he/she injects into the patient.
15. Select optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determine and adjust settings on camera and computer control panels, position patient and/or camera to yield desired view and obtain images in accordance with established procedure protocols.
16. Assist patient onto and off imaging table, chair or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.
17. Regularly perform all imaging or non-imaging procedures according to established protocols, if unsure check protocol manual and/or verify with Supervisor.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties
1. Daily work flow of the Nuclear Medicine department
2. Administrative(ACR, Physicist requests, etc) duties in Nuclear Medicine.
3. Review daily financials for Radiology
4. Make weekly schedule for Radiology
5. Cover Manager duties when she is out of the office
6. JC Rounding

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):

• High School diploma or equivalent.
  
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  
• NMTCB or ARRT-N registered or must be registry eligible and registered within one year of eligibility.
  
• 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 preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire.
  
• CPR certification required.
  
• One (1) year of relevant experience preferred, will consider new graduates
  

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. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Part time

Employee Type:
Temporary

Pay Grade:
H12

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