The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for operating diagnostic Nuclear Medicine equipment and handling all radiopharmaceuticals that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating diseases.
Role Responsibilities:- Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results. Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Complies with safety standards.
- Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to imaging equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned and within scope
- Maintains all logbooks required by the state of Florida keeping in compliance with regulatory standards as required maintaining practice licensure.
- Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods as stated by Florida DOH Office of radiation control.
- Communicate with other team members in clinical and clerical areas to provide a successful patient centered practice.
Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications- Associate's degree from an accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification and CNMT license by the state of Florida .
- BLS/ACLS certified.
- 3+ years of experience as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Maintains CEU's and recertification as required by the state of Florida as CNMT.
Preferred Qualifications- Medical office experience preferred.
Additional InformationThis role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$77,900 - $106,300 per year
Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
