Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Faith-based hospital system serving Central Alabama

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHomewood, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, PET scanning, cardiac stress lab, 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 in performing services and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care.
Deliver appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
Adhere to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
Perform all 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, as required.
Perform computer acquisition, processing, and documentation as required by procedure.
Perform quality control on Nuclear Medicine instrumentation as outlined by written procedure or manufacturer guidelines.
Order and administer radiopharmaceuticals, including positron emitters, as required.
Maintain records and perform safety checks as outlined by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control.
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 of such.
Assist in administration of therapeutic radioactive materials with an authorized user.
Participate in the corporate ALARA Radiation Safety Program.
Ensure the safety of all customers.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local 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 while maintaining records under the regulations of the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control; maintain working knowledge of procedural changes and equipment updates.
Demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making skills and solicit supervisory input as appropriate.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of patient studies.
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

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.

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!

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

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

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

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+
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Founded: 1922

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