Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

AdventHealth Daytona Beach OP Imaging

Facility Address: 335 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·     Benefits from Day One

·     Student Loan Repayment Program

·     Career Development

·     Whole Person Wellbeing Resources and Mental Health Resources and Support

·     No State Income Tax

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for:

·     Daytona Beach is famous for NASCAR, Bike Week, and its 23 miles of hard-packed white sand, but there is a lot more to the area than that.

·     There is a vibrant arts community and seven quality colleges and universities, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

·     The most preferred hospital in Volusia County since 2010

·     Named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics ™

·     Low cost of living combined with a high quality of life on the sunny shores of the Atlantic Ocean

The role you’ll contribute:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs examinations according to established protocols while rendering safe and compassionate care to the patient.  The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is to assist the physician and/or other clinical staff in performing procedures by utilizing the skills and equipment specific to their profession.  

 The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Knowledge of all aspects of Nuclear Medicine exams & Nuclear Cardiology exams including therapeutic protocols/procedures, SPECT CT imaging and QA as required on all imaging and ancillary equipment.
• Assists physicians in performance of exams/procedures
• Performs duties in compliance with universal precaution, infection control, medical records charting/documentation and patient safety requirements.
• Obtain required consents, review for accuracy, completeness & verifies information prior to procedure.
• Formulate, calibrate & administer radiopharmaceuticals according to diagnostic & therapeutic protocols.
• Completes medical records according to policy and procedures for exams being performed and transmission of electronic imaging to PACS.
• Troubleshoots equipment in the event of error, failure, complications, or downtime & follows procedures during such events.
• Assess patient abilities to perform tasks for ordered exam, adjusts as needed to provide safe environment for patient & transfers patient with care & comfort.
• Maintains viable venous access during exams requiring administration of IV materials.