Shreveport, Louisiana
Posted: 06-Nov-24
Location: Tampa, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24038731
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Career Development
· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
· Mental Health Resources and Support
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 thattogetherwe are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days
The community you’ll be caring for:AdventHealth Tampa
· AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
· Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
· Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
· Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.
The role you’ll contribute:
The PET/CT Technologist operates radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including gamma camera and PET/CT scanner. Properly administers radiopharmaceutical material orally and by venipuncture based on the patient’s medical history and in accordance with department policy and procedure and State guidelines. Selects proper technical factors by submitting exams denoting region of interest and/or pathology. Evaluates the technical quality of the procedure ordered assuring that only optimal images are submitted for interpretation. Calibrates instruments and records calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Observes strict precautions in handling radionuclides to safeguard against over exposure to radiation
· Monitors contaminated articles and bed linens of patients using Geiger counter to ensure that radioactivity is not spread
· Reviews with Radiologist scheduled patient’s requisitions and chart before starting exam. Administers opaque contrast material as directed by Radiologist
· Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
· Explains nature of test to patients to ensure compliance and understanding
· Operates Cerner proficiently, troubleshooting problems with orders and make corrections within scope or user level
· Reviews exam to make sure adequate images are captured.
· Keep records of test conducted, test results, and usage/disposition of radionuclide and body products containing them
· Attend in-services and maintain continuing education requirements
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
