Nuclear Medicine Technologist

                    

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Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

CC Indian River

                     

Department

Ancillary Nuclear Med-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

000608

                     

Shift

Days + Call

                       

Schedule

6:30am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000*

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will work with department associates and medical staff to improve care and workflow by providing support, education and assistance to customers and fellow colleagues. This role is essential to the Imaging Department, allowing the team to effectively support patients and provide essential treatments. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM, with on-call and weekend requirements.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures according to the manual and written order. 
• Utilize equipment safely and according to manufacturer's recommendation. 
• Perform quality control on the gamma camera and other equipment as required. 
• Ensure that all equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated, and working properly. You should report equipment problems to supervisor or service personnel as required and discontinue use of equipment until repairs have been completed when the equipment problem causes image quality degradation or safety issues. 
• Order the necessary isotope from the pharmacy; always reviews the physician's orders to determine the proper isotope required for each type of test ordered. 
• Obtain written consent for all invasive procedures from the patient, parent, or legal guardian prior to the exam. 
• Complete site identification procedure prior to the start of invasive procedure. 
• Utilize appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information, medical history, allergies, and other pertinent information. 
• Consult with radiologist or referring physician regarding contraindications to ordered exam. 
• Utilize appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information, medical history, allergies, and other pertinent information. 
• Respond to emergency situations, i.e., contrast reactions and medical emergencies according to departmental, clinic, and hospital policy. 
• Advise the nurse in charge of the patient of any unusual occurrence which happened to the patient while in the Imaging Department. 
• Provides backup assistance to other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by supervisor. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology 
• Certified and State of Florida Licensure 
• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (CNMT) registered 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association 
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting 

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