Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Work Shift Various (United States of America)
Schedule & Incentives
* This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
* This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
* A part‐time position with a rotating/variable (2 10hr shifts) schedule
* Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more.
* Access to Wellstar's CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.
Job Summary:
* The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age‐appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
* The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
* Can independently perform job functions.
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique.
* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
* Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and provides for restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
* Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
* Demonstrates competence in the selection and application of procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities begin and conclude within designated time frames.
* Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Dialogs with patient/family.
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
* Demonstrates and understands pre‐ and post‐procedural care.
* Preps the patient for the procedure.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
* Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Equipment
* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible with maintained image quality.
* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that issues can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Education and Communications
* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to the patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and encouraging cooperation using AIDET.
* Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the procedure.
* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments.
* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital‐wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
* Studies reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
* Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
* Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the NM department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off the procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
* Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and routinely as time allows, without prompting.
* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel as needed to ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
* Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.
* Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
* Any other duties as assigned.
* Takes call when necessary.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
* Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)
* ARRT‐R - ARRT Radiography or
* CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
* BLS‐I - Basic Life Support Instructor or
* BLS - Basic Life Support or
* ARC‐BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
Required Minimum Experience:
* Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) — Required
* Minimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience — Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
* Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
* The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities routinely.
* Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
* Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
* Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
* Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast‐paced work environment.
* Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail‐oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
* Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co‐workers, volunteers and physicians.
* Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
* Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
* The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age‐appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.
* The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
* Can independently perform job functions.
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
* Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.
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