Nuclear Med PET CT Technologist M-F 7:30A-4P (START DATE AUGUST, 2012) Job in Orlando 32827, Florida US
Nemours is seeking a Nuclear Med PET CT Technologist M-F 7:30A-4P (START DATE AUGUST, 2012) to join our team at the Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states – Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2012, Orlando will be home to Nemours Children's Hospital, part of a unique, state-of-the-art health campus, which will include a new Nemours Children's Clinic, an ambulatory diagnostic center and extensive research and education facilities. As part of Nemours' fully integrated system of care, we have access to the specialists and resources of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware – named among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News World Report.
Description:
Perform Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission and Computer Tomography imaging studies while providing a quality health care service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential to this position due to required continuous interaction with public and professional, medical personnel.
Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with Nemours goals.
- Responsible for AIDET interactions and provides accurate preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, PET and Computer Tomography protocols, Radiation Safety and working knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine and DEXA equipment.
- Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.
- Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation.
- Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient / family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.
- Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/ order entry and completion of study.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.
- Infant ___X_____ Child ____X_______ Adult ______X_______
- Must have the ability to work well with others, acts as a team member. Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
- Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on – call basis.
- Good Communication skills are required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.
Requirements:
- 1+ Years experience
- Florida State Radiation License required.
- Completion of AMA Nuclear Medicine Technology Program;
- ARRT (N) or CNMT certified or eligible; ARRT certified; Florida State licensure for Nuclear Medicine technology; CPR certified.
- knowledge of specialized Imaging Equipment, PACS, EPIC
REQUIRED HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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