Nuclear Medicine Technician

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technician with The Heart Institute Bradenton you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

The Heart Institute Bradenton, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the The Heart Institute Bradenton family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for gathering diagnostic information through the use of radioactive materials administered intravenously; sophisticated radiation detecting, processing and imaging equipment and providing radioactive materials for use by physicians. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies and procedures while also promoting optimal unit operations. The Nuc Med Tech adheres to the SDHC ICARE values standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Performs Nuclear Medicine exams in accordance with SDMC CVIC protocols.
• Administers prescribed pharmaceutical grade radioactive materials to patients as outlined by state/federal regulations.
• Demonstrates appropriate radioactive materials safety measures for self, other staff and patients as outlined by state/federal regulations.
• Explains procedures to patients prior to exam.
• Demonstrate proficiency with equipment used for NM exams (Spect Cameras, PET, and PACS).
• Ensure availability of physician for procedures requiring the administration of medications and supervision.
• Perform duties to maintain department functions such as QC checks.
• Maintains required documentation regarding radioactive materials, both upon receipt and prior to administration.
• Perform surveys and documents findings of work area, patient rooms, and radioactive waste storage area at appropriately scheduled intervals.
• Enters procedure charges to patient accounts prior to end of scheduled shift.
• Coordinates outpatient exams with patient assigned Physician or extenders.
• Coordinates scheduled procedures with radioactive materials and supplies.
• Adheres to policies related to Standard Precautions, Infection Control, and Radiation Safety guidelines as described by TDHS and Joint Commission.
• Works with Radiation Safety Officer in maintaining quality control and quality assurance guidelines to ensure all regulatory standards are met, i.e., Texas Dept. of Health and Bureau of Radiation Control.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned to support departmental functions.

Qualifications for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree and graduation from a Nuclear Medicine Program (NMTCB) and/or ARRT (N)
• Preferred: At minimum 1 year experience as a NM Technologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT (N))ORa Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• State Regulated Radiological Tech or Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) through the Texas Medical Board
• Current certification for BLS Healthcare Provider required as per St. David’s HealthCare policy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.