PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Coconut Point

Location: Coconut Point -23450 Via Coconut PointEstero FL 33928

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $43.55 - $43.55 / hour

Summary

"Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and emergency procedures. Exercises judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during and after visit to the nuclear medicine department. Provides for proper comfort, care, and safety of the patient prior to, during, and after procedures. Evaluates and maintains quality control program for instrumentation to insure its credibility and reliability. Utilizes appropriate technique to insure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Involved in procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals. Assists the authorized users in the application and management of therapeutic radionuclide treatment. Educates the public, and uses techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public, and health care personnel consistent with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) concept. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Participates in staff/student orientation and training. May transport non-narcotic medications as directed. Required to participate in ""on-call"" rotation as determined by specific department needs."

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Additional Requirements

Graduation from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or acceptable equivalent schooling

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
No Experience Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Nuclear Medicine Technologist License	Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)	Required

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