PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist - GCMC

Location : Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department : Radiology - Nuclear Medicine

Work Type : PRN

Shift : Shift 1

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate : $43.55 - $43.55 / hour

Summary

"Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and emergency procedures. Exercises judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during and after visit to the nuclear medicine department. Provides for proper comfort, care, and safety of the patient prior to, during, and after procedures. Evaluates and maintains quality control program for instrumentation to insure its credibility and reliability. Utilizes appropriate technique to insure quality diagnostic images and / or laboratory results. Involved in procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals. Assists the authorized users in the application and management of therapeutic radionuclide treatment. Educates the public, and uses techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public, and health care personnel consistent with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) concept. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Participates in staff / student orientation and training. May transport non-narcotic medications as directed. Required to participate in ""on-call"" rotation as determined by specific department needs."

RequirementsEducational Requirements Degree / Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required /

Preferred and / or Additional RequirementsGraduation from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or acceptable equivalent schoolingExperience Requirements Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required /

Preferred and / or No Experience Required State of Florida Licensure Requirements Licenses Required /

Preferred and / or Nuclear Medicine Technologist License Required Certifications / Registration Requirements Certificates / Registrations Required /

Preferred and / or BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Required

US : FL : Fort Myers