Job Description

A Brief OverviewNuclear 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

• Specialty: Cardiology and heart care services

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

SHIFT: 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures
• Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives
• Performs all nuclear medicine dynamic, static and functional procedures required by specific studies
• Performs SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order
• Performs PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by interpreting physician, as required
• Performs all computer acquisition, and processing and documentation as required by procedure
• Performs quality control on all Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufactures guidelines
• Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals including positron emitters as required
• Maintains records as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control
• Performs all safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control
• 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
• Prepares radiopharmaceutical doses and calculates exact patient dosages as required by law and maintains records of such
• Assists in the administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user
• Participates in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program
• Ensures safety of all customers
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other
• federal, state, and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements
• Participates in Process Improvement activities
• May be required to work at any facility
• Provides safe patient transport
• 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
• Demonstrates professional judgment and decision-making skills as required; solicits supervisory input as appropriate
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the patient studies
• Responsible for patient and family education of the studies being performed
• 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
• Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety
• Must meet ONE of the following in totality:
• Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) –OR
• Maintains current certification as an (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
• Must meet ALL of the following:
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification