Essential Functions of the Position:
- Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
- Assigns team members to specific rooms necessary to coordinate patient flow.
- Initiates service recovery and involve supervisor and/or manager as needed.
- Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians.
- Works directly with the interpreting physician and supervisor to standardize guidelines and initiate revisions as needed.
- Ensures images meet the established Quality Control standards.
- Provides input to supervisor for evaluations/coaching plans.
- Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Participates in interviews for potential team members.
- Performs all nuclear medicine procedures. 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. - Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the modality with responsibility for radiation safety monitoring and
practice as it pertains to radiopharmaceutical storage, handling, and administration. - Ensures safety of all customers.
- Acts as a resource for new team members and students.
- Assists in training of new technologists.
- Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvements initiatives.
- Utilizes all corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- 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. - Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal,
state, and local standards. - Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Other Related Functions:
- Maintains cleanliness and organization.
- Maintains a cooperative work environment in the department and reports noncompliance to manager or supervisor.
- Reports equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
- Works closely with all departments to maintain high quality coordination of activities.
- May be required to work at any facility.
- Provides patient transport.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Physical requirements
- Able to stand for long periods
- Use of proper body mechanics
- Manual dexterity
- Above average concentration and high level complexity of decision making
- High level of attention to detail
Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.