Nuclear Medicine Pet CT Tech

Nuclear Medicine Pet CT Tech Palm Coast, FL

AdventHealth Palm Coast

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• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Pay Range: $31.55 - $58.68 per hour
• Job ID: 25022956
• Job Family: Radiology/Imaging
• Shift: 1 - Day
  
  

Elevate your health care career at AdventHealth Palm Coast, where we’re a mighty team of nearly 1,000 Palm Coast nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals.

With our multiple facilities throughout the area, you can discover a variety of Palm Coast medical jobs at our main hospital campus (formerly Florida Hospital Flagler), outpatient Town Center Surgery, Parkway Medical Plaza and soon, the Palm Coast Parkway four-story hospital, complete with world-class orthopedic services.

Together, we combine the best of medical technology and know-how with uncommon compassion to help every patient feel whole, and we invite you to join our mission. Learn more about the Palm Coast hospital jobs and career opportunities available at AdventHealth Palm Coast.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Shift : Days; Mon-Fri with shifts starting anywhere between 6a-8a. Rotating call to involve nights and weekends.
• The community you will be caring for : AdventHealth Palm Coast - 60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, Palm Coast, 32164
  
  

The Role You Will Contribute

Performs Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Imaging studies. Handles, administers, calculates dosage and prepares Radionuclide. Maintains records in accordance with departmental policy and procedures as well as within state requirements. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the AdventHealth compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

The Value You Will Bring To The Team

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Imaging studies. Positions patient and equipment, changes collimators, selects technical factor and processes data to produce images meeting Radiologist standards, in a safe and timely manner.
• Handles, administers, calculates dosage and prepares Radionuclides as required.
• Maintains records in accordance with departmental policy and procedures as well as within state requirements.
• Processes images with correct patient demographic and examination information. Submits images, with adequate clinical information for review by Radiologist, as appropriate.
• Uses computer to maintain radioactive material records as well as quality assurance records, disposal records as required by department policy and State regulations.
• Maintains radioactive materials records as well as quality assurance records, disposal records as required by department policy and State regulations.
• Operates all equipment and uses Radioactive Materials in a safe and effective manner, with proper attention to radiation, electrical and mechanical safety.
• Performs direct patient care duties within technologist’s scope of practice. Utilizes proper infection control and BSI techniques.
• Performs basic patient care, including monitoring of patient condition, caring for patient comfort, safety, and privacy.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance, coordinating service calls as required.
  
  

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Graduate of an A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B approved program
• Current State of Florida Department of Health Nuclear Medicine license.
• A.R.R.T or N.M.T.C.B. registration
• Must be able to move, operate and properly use all Nuclear Medicine equipment and camera’s including computers, collimators, color printers, survey meters, dose calibrators, dose management computer system, Cerner HIS system and Agfa PACS system.
• Must be able to independently perform Nuclear Medicine procedures to Radiologists’ and Cardiologists’ standards.
• Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval.
• Patient care and communication skills to deal with patients from infant through geriatric age groups.
• Basic clerical skills as needed for record keeping and documentation
• Mature judgment is frequently required in dealing with patients, public, physicians and co-workers.
• Must be able to adjust workload as needed due to emergency studies scheduled.
• Calm careful behavior is necessary when dealing with situations such as critically ill patients or in the event of a “code” or other emergency.
• Any significant change in patient condition required accurate judgment with appropriate actions.
• Must be able to act properly in case of a radioactive Material contamination, emergency or disaster.
• Technologist must be able to exercise independent judgment in assessment of exam quality, patient conditions and need for repeat images or variance from routine.
• Must be able to assess and maintain workflow in Nuclear Medicine.
• Must use proper judgment regarding need for communication regarding patient care, workflow or other issues
• Newly graduated technologist should be able to work unattended shift, with only occasional guidance needed within six months.
• Experienced technologist should be able to work independently in one month.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Preferred

• Associate degree
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: AdventHealth Palm Coast

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25022956

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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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.