Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1 in Miami, Florida

Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1

The University of Miami Health System Department of Imaging Services has an exciting opportunity for a full time Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1 at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami. The incumbent is responsible for performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine through the operations of diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain highest quality of diagnostic images with the least amount of radiation exposure.

Administers diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and other associated medications as part of the approved protocols, quality control and radiation protection. Independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative are essential in addition to responsibility for designated areas, procedures and equipment. Supervises the day-to-day operations in the absence of modality Chief Technologist or Radiology Manager.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

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

• Verifies patients'  checking their name and date of birth. Obtains necessary consents from patients.
• Queries patients to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain prior to, during, and after the completion of the exam.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records in both paper and electronic formats. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Refers to the standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedures requested.
• Follows organization-wide and unit-specific safety, security, and infection control standards.
• Assayes radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator and records activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.
• 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.
• Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency.
• Utilizes aseptic technique for injected radiopharmaceuticals administered to patients.
• 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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

For those locations that perform Bone Mineral Density exams (BMD) in the Nuclear Medicine department, the Technologist must possess a valid State of Florida General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator license within one year of hire.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited program.

Certification and Licensing: NMTCB or ARRT-N registered. Must possess a valid State of Florida License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. CPR and BLS certification required.

Experience:

One (1) year of relevant experience preferred, will consider new graduates from accredited schools.

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