Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 

-          Career Development

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable

The community you’ll be caring for: 

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

• We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you’ll contribute: 

Under supervision, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease in humans.  Assumes a variety of responsibilities that will require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.  Authorized and delivers quality care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric.  Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Identifies patients by using AdventHealth approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.  Reviews and ensures physician request meets clinically valid exam indicator requirements.  Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedure, explains procedure to patient, and aseptically administers radionuclide using universal BSI principles.  [Exam Supervision and Administration]

• Ensuring that equipment has met all quality control requirements and working with a minimum of supervision, performs patient examination utilizing age-specific care techniques (see competencies) in a safe and responsible manner, and evaluates image quality to insure good technical and diagnostic detail.  [Image Quality and Documentation]
• Presents completed exam and any patient historical data to radiologist/cardiologist for review.  Assists with image manipulation or additional imaging as requested.  Assists patient with dressing, answering any questions the patient may have regarding their exam and expectations of results, and releases patient with directions to exit the hospital if needed.  [Personal Productivity and Accountability]
• Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing in assigned area.  Learns and adapts to new technology and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.  [Clinical Competence]

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

·       Current valid State of Florida license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

·       Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CMNT OR

·       ARRT-N (American Registration of Radiologic Technologists)

·       Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred qualifications:

·       Associate’s degree or higher in health science related field