Position Summary:
A Brief Overview
Nuclear medicine technologists are direct patient caregivers. They perform dose preparation and administration functions for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purpose; perform patient procedures, process, and enhance images, and prepare images for interpreting physician to view.
ROLE: Nuclear Medicine Technician (NMT)
LOCATION:
Cardiovascular Associates (CVA Building)
3980 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Specialty: Cardiology and heart care services
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Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
SHIFT: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Responsibilities:
What you will do
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Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine, therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab functions, and radiopharmacy functions as required. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order
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Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care
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Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures
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Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives
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Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies
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Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order
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Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required
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Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure
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Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines
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Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required
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Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control
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Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control
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Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order
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Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such
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Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user
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Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program
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Ensures safety of all customers
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Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other
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federal, state, and local standards
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Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements
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Participates in Process Improvement activities
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May be required to work at any facility
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Provides safe patient transport
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Handles, disposes, and decontaminates radioactive materials, while maintaining records of such under the regulations of the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control. Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates
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Demonstrates professional judgment and decision-making skills as required; solicits supervisory input as appropriate
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Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the patient studies
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Responsible for patient and family education of the studies being performed
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Participates in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to OSHA, The Joint Commission, FDA, NRC, EPA, and the Florida Department of Health.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety
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Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
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Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR
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Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
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Must meet ALL of the following:
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Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
