PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN
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RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SPECIALISTS OF LAKELAND
Lakeland, FL, US
Summary
Perform PET and Nuclear Medicine procedures following radiologist protocols while ensuring high-quality patient care. Manage radiopharmaceutical ordering, equipment calibration, and strict adherence to radiation safety and disposal guidelines.
Job Description
| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS | ||||||
| JOB DESCRIPTION | ||||||
| Job Title: | PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist | |||||
| Location: | Central Office | |||||
| Division/Dept.: | Radiology and Imaging Specialists | |||||
| Reports To: | Office Supervisor | |||||
| Type of Shift: | PRN | |||||
| Shift Hours: | As Needed | |||||
| JOB SUMMARY | ||||||
| The PRN PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of PET and Nuclear Medicine procedures in an outpatient setting while maintaining a high level of customer service and quality patient care. The responsibilities of the PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist include coordinating and performing PET and Nuclear Medicine procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and demonstrating compassion to ensure overall patient satisfaction. This is a PRN position and will be scheduled on an as needed basis. | ||||||
| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | ||||||
| 1. Performs PET and Nuclear Medicine procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and as written in the procedure manual. Patients are positioned and scanned correctly assuring that the physician prescription and the scan are the same. | ||||||
| 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history in full | ||||||
| sentences, performing providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. | ||||||
| 3. Obtains complete and detailed history to assist the radiologist with diagnosis from each patient. Checks blood | ||||||
| glucose levels for all patients. Performs exams in an accurate and timely manner. | ||||||
| 4. Orders radiopharmaceuticals on a daily basis. Performs daily QA to assure proper functioning of equipment and | ||||||
| also performs daily check of survey meters. | ||||||
| 5. Calibrates dose to be in the range of prescribed dose in dose calibrator. Uses aseptic technique to administer | ||||||
| radiopharmarmaceuticals according to the established policy. Records reciept of the radioactive unit doses from | ||||||
| the point of administration to disposal including date, method of receipt, identity and activity of the unit dose. | ||||||
| 6. Processes all documents and paperwork that requires review and/or signatures to the RSO in a timely manner | ||||||
| as required by the Bureau of Radiation Control. | ||||||
| 7. Conducts surveys daily and wipes tests weekly on the scan bed, injection table and preparation counter to insure | ||||||
| that no spills or leakage has occurred. Disposes of all biohazardous wastes as required by established policy. | ||||||
| 8. Reports any accidents involving radioactive substances to radiation safety officer and documents the clean-up | ||||||
| process following established guidelines. | ||||||
| 9. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Explains | ||||||
| the exam to each patient to ensure patient safety and cooperation. | ||||||
| 10. Customer Service. | ||||||
| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 2 or more years as a certified nuclear technologist is preferred. | ||||||
| High School Diploma or GED. | ||||||
| Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine. Registered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification | ||||||
| Board. | ||||||
| Current Florida Nuclear Medicine License. | ||||||
| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. | ||||||
| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or | ||||||
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting | ||||||
| 50 plus pounds. | ||||||
Radiology and Imaging Specialists has provided imaging services for over 45 years. Our imaging center began with three physicians and one small office. Since then it has grown to be one of the leading radiology providers in Central Florida.
Currently, Radiology and Imaging Specialists has over 30 physicians and seven imaging centers. We are proudly affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health, Winter Haven Hospital, Heart of Florida Hospital, Florida Hospital New Smyrna, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Gessler Clinic, Bond Clinic, Surgical Center of Central Florida, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lakeland, Florida
Radiology and Imaging Specialists has provided imaging services for over 45 years. Our imaging center began with three physicians and one small office. Since then it has grown to be one of the leading radiology providers in Central Florida.
Currently, Radiology and Imaging Specialists has over 30 physicians and seven imaging centers. We are proudly affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health, Winter Haven Hospital, Heart of Florida Hospital, Florida Hospital New Smyrna, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Gessler Clinic, Bond Clinic, Surgical Center of Central Florida, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lakeland, Florida
