What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Nuclear Medicine Technologist for our medical office. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic images of the heart for physician interpretation. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist plays a large role in patient care, and testing results may determine the next course of treatment. At CCC we perform cardiac PET/CT stress testing, SPECT stress testing, Amyloid scans, and MUGA scans. The ideal candidate will provide reliable support in operating camera equipment, performing camera QC, preparing radio-pharmalogical medications, adhering to radiation safety standards, high quality patient care, utilizing computer skills, and collaborating with techs, nurses, APPs, and physicians working with our clinical team. Day-to-day tasks will include camera operations, handling radio-pharmalogical tracers, starting IVs, preparing diagnostic images for physicians, report generation and editing, data collection and archival, and collaborating within office operations and our clinical team. The Full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist supports the NMT Supervisor, NMT Technologists, EKG Technicians, nursing staff, and physicians in the daily operation of the NMT department. We are looking for a reliable individual who will help maintain efficiency and a smooth workflow.
Work Site: May include Rotating weekly between our 3 locations: 455 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL, 1840 Mease Dr, Safety Harbor, FL and 8839 Bryan Dairy Rd, Largo, FL
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Assist in the preparation of the Nuclear Medicine schedule on a daily basis to ensure proper orders are entered for accurate documentation, high quality studies, excellent patient and physician satisfaction, and operational efficiency with support to the NMT Supervisor/ NMT Techs/ physicians.
- Handle all Personal Health Information (PHI) with complete discretion.
- Adhere to all radiation safety guidelines outlined in the ALARA program.
- Ensure NMT pre-test paperwork is accurate and complete so testing results can be reported accurately and promptly.
- Prepare and handle radioactive tracers to safely administer to patients. Knowledge on radiotracers and radiation safety is required.
- Preparing and processing diagnostic cardiac images for physician interpretation.
- Collaborating and communicating professionally and efficiently with clinical staff.
- Confirm billing matches ordering diagnosis and order documented. Remove completed order after charges are entered.
- Edit and finalize NMT reports. Maintain accurate documentation and editing of generated reports.
- Look ahead to request, retrieve, and prepare outside images and reports needed for comparison studies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proper handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals per ALARA and state regulations
- Perform high quality, diagnostic image acquisition, and processing in both our Cardiac Spect and PET CT labs
- Spect and Pet camera instrumentation and quality control
- Proper procedural documentation and maintaining of all records required by Florida Department of Health, Radiation control
- Participates in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including OSHA, NRC, and the Florida Department of Health.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with practice standards.
- NMTCB or ARRT certification
- NMTCB or ARRT CT certification preferred
- BLS and/or ACLS certification
- FL state CRT license
- Graduate of a nuclear medicine technology program
WHO YOU ARE:
- Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program
- Working background in healthcare is preferred
- Knowledge of basic Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of ALARA and Radiation Safety
- National and state license in your field
- Good computer skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Reliable and patient care focused
It is the Policy of CVL / CCC to ensure equal opportunity to all Team members, applicants or any other covered persons in all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer. CVL / CCC does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, for example, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, citizenship status, work authorization status.