Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN - #255260

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
  
  

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable

Work Location : 2100 OCOEE APOPKA ROAD, Apopka, 32703

The Community You’ll Be Caring For

The quaint, closely connected City of Apopka is a short drive from Orlando, yet far removed from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. It’s a theme reflected here in our hospital, which benefits from AdventHealth’s vast network of cutting-edge medical resources while maintaining the warmth of a community-based health care facility. From critical care to specialized emergency medicine and advanced diagnostic imaging, we provide a multitude of inpatient and outpatient services.

AdventHealth Apopka is proud to deliver the foremost in service and medical technology to our neighbors. With 158 beds, we offer services from emergency to radiology, robotic surgery to advanced specialty care with the recent expansion of our dedicated Cardiac unit, we have the skill, experience and cutting-edge tools to meet your needs. At AdventHealth Apopka, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ to our community by providing the most advanced care in the area within a compassionate, caring environment that puts our patients first.

The Role You’ll Contribute

Under supervision, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease in humans. Assumes a variety of responsibilities that will require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Authorized and delivers quality care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The Value You’ll Bring To The Team

Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.

• Identifies patients by using Florida Hospital’s approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination. Reviews and ensures physician request meets clinically valid exam indicator requirements. Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedure, explains procedure to patient, and aseptically administers radionuclide using universal BSI principles. [Exam Supervision and Administration]
• Ensuring that equipment has met all quality control requirements and working with a minimum of supervision, performs patient examination utilizing age-specific care techniques (see competencies) in a safe and responsible manner, and evaluates image quality to insure good technical and diagnostic detail. [Image Quality and Documentation]
• Presents completed exam and any patient historical data to radiologist/cardiologist for review. Assists with image manipulation or additional imaging as requested. Assists patient with dressing, answering any questions the patient may have regarding their exam and expectations of results, and releases patient with directions to exit the hospital if needed. [Personal Productivity and Accountability]
• Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing in assigned area. Learns and adapts to new technology and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. [Clinical Competence]
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Current valid State of Florida license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CMNT OR
• ARRT-N (American Registration of Radiologic Technologists)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in health science related field
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical