Staff PositionLevel I - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
$32+/hour
Level I - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
UHealth Tower
Miami, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus
$32+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Facility InformationNot-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution553 bedsEpic Systems Corporation
Pay
Estimated pay
$32+/hour- Sign-On bonus$10,000
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Continuing Education
- Sign-On bonus
Qualifications
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- Eligible to work in US
Other
Description
Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Shift: Full time- (40 hrs.) Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability) (Occasional on-call and rotating weekends may be required)
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - Nuclear Medicine Imaging Services
Job Functions
Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
10%
1. Verify the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth.
2. Ask patient to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain – prior, during, and at the completion of exam.
3. Always obtain necessary consents.
4. Always inform patient and/or patient’s family of procedure to be performed
90%
5. Supervise as well as perform Nuclear Medicine procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using age appropriate standards of practice.
6. Notify appropriate person of any change(s) in patient status.
7. Maintain proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practice aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures, prevent cross-contamination during procedures, i.e, gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and hand washing.
8. Assist the radiologist throughout the procedure with all the necessary supplies until completion.
9. Question patient concerning medications, medical history, previous imaging procedures, and if applicable, possible pregnancy or nursing.
10. Follow divisional policies on performing scans on pregnant women.
11. Refer to standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedure requested.
12. Verify proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.
13. Assay radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator. Record activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.
14. Utilize aseptic technique for those radiopharmaceuticals which he/she injects into the patient.
15. Select optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determine and adjust settings on camera and computer control panels, position patient and/or camera to yield desired view and obtain images in accordance with established procedure protocols.
16. Assist patient onto and off imaging table, chair or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.
17. Regularly perform all imaging or non-imaging procedures according to established protocols, if unsure check protocol manual and/or verify with Supervisor.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
1. Daily work flow of the Nuclear Medicine department
2. Administrative(ACR, Physicist requests, etc) duties in Nuclear Medicine.
3. Review daily financials for Radiology
4. Make weekly schedule for Radiology
5. Cover Manager duties when she is out of the office
6. JC Rounding
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
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.
Valid State of Florida License as a General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required.
CPR and BLS certification required.
Experience:
One (1) year of relevant experience required.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Shift: Full time- (40 hrs.) Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability) (Occasional on-call and rotating weekends may be required)
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - Nuclear Medicine Imaging Services
Job Functions
Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
10%
1. Verify the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth.
2. Ask patient to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain – prior, during, and at the completion of exam.
3. Always obtain necessary consents.
4. Always inform patient and/or patient’s family of procedure to be performed
90%
5. Supervise as well as perform Nuclear Medicine procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using age appropriate standards of practice.
6. Notify appropriate person of any change(s) in patient status.
7. Maintain proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practice aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures, prevent cross-contamination during procedures, i.e, gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and hand washing.
8. Assist the radiologist throughout the procedure with all the necessary supplies until completion.
9. Question patient concerning medications, medical history, previous imaging procedures, and if applicable, possible pregnancy or nursing.
10. Follow divisional policies on performing scans on pregnant women.
11. Refer to standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedure requested.
12. Verify proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.
13. Assay radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator. Record activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.
14. Utilize aseptic technique for those radiopharmaceuticals which he/she injects into the patient.
15. Select optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determine and adjust settings on camera and computer control panels, position patient and/or camera to yield desired view and obtain images in accordance with established procedure protocols.
16. Assist patient onto and off imaging table, chair or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.
17. Regularly perform all imaging or non-imaging procedures according to established protocols, if unsure check protocol manual and/or verify with Supervisor.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
1. Daily work flow of the Nuclear Medicine department
2. Administrative(ACR, Physicist requests, etc) duties in Nuclear Medicine.
3. Review daily financials for Radiology
4. Make weekly schedule for Radiology
5. Cover Manager duties when she is out of the office
6. JC Rounding
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
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.
Valid State of Florida License as a General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required.
CPR and BLS certification required.
Experience:
One (1) year of relevant experience required.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
University of Miami Job ID #R100079401.
Facility
UHealth Tower
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- Not-For-Profit Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- Teaching Institution
- 553 beds
- Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS1400 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
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About
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
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