Nuclear Medicine Technician, Full-Time Days, Nuclear Medicine Vc at DHR Health

Summary

Responsible for performing all procedures in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to Physician’s orders in the patient’s chart or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the Radiology team, the Nuclear Medicine/PET Scan Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurately delivery of patient care.

Position Education/ Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology or Nuclear Medicine program required.
• Current state certification (TMB) required.
• Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) general certification as a Radiologic Technologist/Nuclear Medicine Technologist or
• Current Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required. BLS certification required ACLS recommended. At least two ( 2 ) years of experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred. Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues. Secretarial experience and organizational skills are necessary. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians. Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Responsible for performing NM and PET radiological procedures in a timely manner.
• Performs all NM and PET procedures as per procedure protocols, optimizing imaging examinations to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions.
• Assumes responsibility for the collection and processing of patient specimens.
• Completes accurate documentation on patient records according to policy.
• Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's computer systems.
• Ensures exams are verified and completed for charging on PACS/RIS systems.
• Responsible for training NM and PET technologists with the appropriate procedure protocols.
• Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), American College of Radiology (ACR), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain equipment and procedure competencies.
• Able to operate all appropriate clinical equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Complete and update all employment requirements, including Health.edu, Employee Health, and Radiology Competencies, Credentials, etc.
• Call is required.
• Responsible for earning 10 Category A credits of continuing education related to NM/PET/CT. 10 Category A credits will be submitted each year on the month of the renewal of registration occurs.

Job Knowledge/Experience

• Able to demonstrate high degree of competency and experience with NM and PET procedures.
• Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions.
• Must project a professional image LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES : (Chain-of-command) Radiology Supervisor → Radiology Manager → Assistant Director of Radiology → Director of Radiology

Customer Service

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

Age Specific

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.