Nuclear Med Tech

Position Summary Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Position Title: Nuclear Med Tech Status: Full Time - Monday - Friday Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Department: Nuclear Medicine Location: This position travels multiple locations, Brandon & Tampa. Job Summary: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. Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work? Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs. Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs. Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions. Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options. Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance. Responsibilities • 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 Orlando 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements. Other Related Functions • 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 Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Licensure/CertificationMust 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 Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience None. Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety.

Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Licensure/CertificationMust 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 Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience None. Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety.

• 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 Orlando 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements. Other Related Functions • 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.