Nuclear Med Tech Lead

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Lead - AdventHealth Celebration Florida

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

    Paid Parental Leave

    Pet Insurance

    Benefits from Day One

    Student Loan Repayment Program & Debt-free Education

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.

Location: AdventHealth Celebration - 400 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL 34747

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Days

*Eligible shifts qualify for weekend shift differential, 2nd shift differential & 3rd shift differential*

The community you'll be caring for:

    Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital

    AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney's planned community of Celebration, Florida

    The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

The role you'll contribute: 

Under general supervision, the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease in humans.  Is authorized and delivers quality care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Meets with customers, partners and team members to ensure service levels are maintained (Rounding).  Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.  Reviews and ensures physician request meets clinically valid exam indicator requirements.  Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedure, explains procedure to patient and aseptically administers radionuclide using universal BSI principles.
• Ensures that equipment has met all quality control requirements and, working with a minimum of supervision, performs patient examination utilizing age-specific care techniques (see competencies) in a safe and responsible manner, utilizing proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing while evaluating image quality to ensure good technical and diagnostic detail. 
• Presents completed exam and any patient historical data to radiologist/cardiologist for review.  Assists with image manipulation or additional imaging as requested. 
• Assists patient with dressing, answering any questions the patient may have regarding their exam and expectations of results and releases patient with directions to exit the hospital if needed.
• Maintains room in ready status by keeping room neat, supplies well stocked and equipment prepared for next patient.  Initiates and documents work order requests for any equipment that is not functioning properly. 
• Plans and manages time in order to accurately perform and enter into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges by the end of each workday.  Cancels and updates orders as changes are incurred.  Always confirms proper examination/patient assignment on PACS images before releasing images for interpretation.  Immediately follows up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the PACS system, utilizing PACS support staff to accommodate corrections.  For TeleRadiology cases, transmits additional medias as required by Radiologist for interpretation (Requisition reprint and faxing of procedural worksheets).  Always notifies EAC when transmitting TeleRadiology exams after hours. 
• Monitors and adjusts staffing on a daily basis to meet labor standard and budgetary requirements.  Assists in providing/reporting labor tracking data as needed.  Participates in employee orientation/training and annual evaluation process as directed by department manager.  Learns and adapts to new technologies and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. 
• Monitors and orders supplies as needed maintaining a just-in-time inventory to keep supply expense within monthly budget.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Current valid State of Florida license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CMNT) OR American Registration of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification