Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist- PRN

The Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist will perform high quality Nuclear and PET procedures while providing excellent patient care

PRN- Day Shift (Flexible) Minimum Education

Associate's Degree Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Understands and performs all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET studies

Required Licenses and Certifications

Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) A.R.R.T (N) Upon Hire (Required) Or

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Quality Control

Maintain required NRC records.

Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.

Perform all required calibration, wipe tests and other QC tests.

Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.

Check paperwork, P ACS and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment; ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam and at change of shift.

Ensure section is in compliance with all pertinent NRC, DOH, and JCAHO rules, regulations, and standards. Patient Care

Greet patients respectfully, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

May be asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site, be cooperative and willing to assist, when asked.

Ensure proper and safe handling of isotope for preparation of injection to patient; ensure safety standards are followed for staff involved with PET/CT patients.

Work in conjunction with CT Technologists.

Share on call responsibilities with all Nuclear Medicine Technologists, equally . Clinical Safety

Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

Ensure Time Outs are conducted prior to injection of Isotope.

Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.

Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer and complete appropriate paperwork.

Act as coordinator for all equipment repair and calibration.

Practice personal radiation safety .Administrative

Coordinate daily workflow to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion; prioritize daily patient flow and ensure timely throughput of patients; coordinate lunch schedules for staff and associated coverage.

Provide daily room/area assignments to technologists.

Review future schedule to ensure Isotopes are ordered in timely manner.

Maintain and report all equipment outages via email to manager and change of shift personnel.

Train technologists on new protocols and procedures as needed.

Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off information to incoming shift leader or personnel; conduct daily huddles with staff assigned to shift; immediately report personnel issues to manager and or radiology on-call administrator to ensure a professional and safe environment Professional Development

Maintain A.R.R.T . (N), N.M. C. T . or C.N.M.T . certification.

Biennially update CPR certification.

Complete mandatory annual reviews.

Attend seminars and in-services.

Provide leadership to the modality with regard to patient care, customer service and new technology.

Maintain Point of Care Testing certification for glucose testing.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

Partner with all team members to achieve goals

Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently

Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance