Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Faith-based hospital system serving Central Alabama

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeHomewood, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Maintain current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N)).
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress laboratory, and radiopharmacy functions as required. If dual-certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
Exercise professional judgment while performing services and maintain a demeanor supportive of quality care.
Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
Adhere to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
Perform nuclear medicine dynamic, static, and functional procedures required by specific studies.
Perform SPECT and SPECT CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
Perform PET imaging on a rotational basis as outlined in written procedures or directed by the interpreting physician.
Perform computer acquisition, processing, and documentation required by procedures.
Perform quality control on nuclear medicine instrumentation according to written procedures or manufacturer guidelines.
Order and administer radiopharmaceuticals, including positron emitters, as required.
Maintain records and perform safety checks according to Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control requirements.
Perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If dual-certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.
Prepare radiopharmaceutical doses, calculate exact patient dosages as required by law, and maintain records.
Assist in administering therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user.
Participate in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program.
Ensure the safety of customers.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable standards.
Maintain compliance with Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Participate in process improvement activities.
Work at any facility as required.
Provide safe patient transport.
Handle, dispose of, and decontaminate radioactive materials, maintaining records under Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control regulations; maintain knowledge of procedural changes and equipment updates.
Demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making skills, and seek supervisory input as appropriate.
Ensure patient studies are complete and accurate.
Educate patients and families about the studies being performed.
Help ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA, The Joint Commission, FDA, NRC, EPA, and the Florida Department of Health.

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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

Other Related Functions

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

Education/Training

Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Licensure/Certification

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

Experience

Must have knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, procedures, and radiation safety

About the Company

Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Faith-based hospital system serving Central Alabama

Baptist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system caring for communities across Central and Northeast Alabama. Its hospitals, emergency services, physician practices and outpatient clinics combine acute, primary and specialty care, including heart, cancer, surgical, diagnostic and women's services. Baptist Health Medical Group includes community-based physician practices alongside hospital and specialty care, extending services beyond inpatient stays. The system is part of Orlando Health, a nonprofit academic health organization whose network spans Florida, Puerto Rico and Alabama. Baptist Health traces its roots to a hospital ministry founded by Birmingham-area Baptist congregations in 1922.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1922

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