Senior Nuclear Medicine PET​/CT Technologist

• Facility National Jewish Health - Main Campus
• Department Imaging
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift

Performs quality diagnostic general and cardiac nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures in accordance with standards set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Works within the interdisciplinary team and provides leadership and oversight to the Nuclear Medicine/PETCT department and provides safe and personalized care for patients.

• Assists with operational oversight and leads co-workers for the Nuclear Medicine/PETCT department. This includes training other Nuclear Medicine PET/CT technologists and leading workflow as needed.
• Performs high quality PET/CT Scan procedures to support accurate diagnosis while maintaining high quality patient care.
• Performs IV injections for all nuclear medicine and PET/CT scan procedures.
• Performs high quality general nuclear medicine procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Performs high quality cardiac nuclear medicine procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Post processes all nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures to support accurate diagnosis.
• Keeps up to date records of patient appointments, exams, image data and other pertinent information, including record keeping that pertains to PET/CT, general and cardiac nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceutical delivery and dispensing, quality control, survey records and equipment.
• Follows safe radiation safety practices and protocols for all nuclear medicine and PET/CT Procedures.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Uses hospital information systems proficiently including but not limited to; EMR, scheduling, RIS and PACS software applications.
• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
• Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
• Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well, the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill, trust, and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they don’t have to.
• Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance their contribution to the organization.

Leads the work of Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Technologists.

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• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to…