Lead Nuclear Med Tech

Job Information

Location:

Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Position Type:
Full Time

Shift: Day

• Know nuclear medicine studies and radiation safety and follow all state regulations.
• Perform nuclear medicine studies; determine appropriate isotope required; obtain patient history and review patient condition; transport patients to nuclear medicine rooms; properly track patients through computer system to ensure proper completion of exams.
• Administer isotope dosage accurately following established departmental procedures; accurately record dosage administered and observe patients during procedure and report any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Verify correct images are in place and properly verify digital images for interpretations in picture archiving system; ensure all digital images are available for interpretation.
• Recognize the need for the control/assessment of pain and falls for patients and help to prevent or reduce patient pain levels and patient falls when possible; report occurrences of medical/healthcare errors and actions taken to improve patient safety, both in response to actual occurrences and proactive findings, as outlined in the patient's safety plan.
• Ensure radiation safety program is in place and followed by all CRMC employees; protect self and others from undue radiation exposure.
• Supervise the radiation badge service and distribute/collect badges in appropriate time.
• Serve as CRMC's radiation safety officer as needed and attend RSQA meetings.
• Establish and maintain communication within department and with other hospital departments.
• Remain flexible with schedule; work additional hours/shifts in situations of high census, adverse weather conditions and other employee absences or vacancies as requested; perform all other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Supervise, educate, and perform disciplinary actions for nuclear medicine employees as needed and coordinate with diagnostic imaging manager and director as needed.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology and/or nuclear medicine technology.
• Must have current registry with ARRT and/or nuclear medicine board.

• Two to three years’ experience in nuclear medicine with knowledge of all state requirements.
• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patients, patients’ families, visitors, salesmen, and general public.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Communication skills, some computer skills, task-orientated, organized, and familiarity with the operation of all nuclear medicine equipment are necessary.
• Understand and have training in radiation safety procedures.