Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Deerfield Beach at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently seeking a full time Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1 position to work in Deerfield Beach. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1 performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine, with an emphasis on radiopharmacology, the administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, quality control, and radiation protection.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Verifies patients' ID by checking their name and date of birth. Obtains necessary consents from patients.

  
  


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  Queries patients to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain prior to, during, and after the completion of the exam.

  
  


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  Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures.

  
  


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  Assists during emergency care by maintaining an adequate level of patient safety and sensitivity. Assists the supervising physician throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies. Verifies proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.

  
  


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  Maintains accurate and complete patient records in both paper and electronic formats.

  
  


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  Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

  
  


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  Refers to the standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedures requested.

  
  


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  Follows organization-wide and unit-specific safety, security, and infection control standards.

  
  


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  Assays radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator and records activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.

  
  


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  Selects optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determines and adjusts settings on camera and computer control panels, and positions patient and camera to yield desired view. Assists patients onto and off imaging table, chair, or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.

  
  


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  Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency.

  
  


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  Utilizes aseptic technique for injected radiopharmaceuticals administered to patients.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

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  Associate degree in relevant field. Successful completion of an AMA-CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation).

  
  


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  Must possesses a valid State of Florida License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

  
  


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  Valid ARRT (Nuclear) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, or Valid NMTCB Certification (Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board).

  
  


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  CPR Certified

  
  


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  Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

  
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H11 Apply Now