Rad Tech Supervisor - Nuclear Med - Providence - Providence Hospital

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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• Performs nuclear cardiac imaging and/or nuclear medicine examinations.
• Performs independently, with minimal direction from the technical and medical director of radiology-administrative duties, supervisory duties and imaging duties
• Provides leadership and supervision of technical staff to ensure production of high-quality imaging
• Responsible for the department of nuclear medicine and adherence to all regulations (NRC, state, federal, ACR)
• Assists in administering and establishing employee policy, schedules, work assignments, evaluations, and other personnel related issues
• Adheres to all radiation safety requirements and maintains knowledge of requirements, medicolegal responsibilities and status governing nuclear operations, including but not limited to Alabama Department of Public Health, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Radiation Safety Committee and Joint Commission
• Responsible for leading and maintaining nuclear medicine accreditation through the American College of Radiology (ACR), including coordination of accreditation activities, documentation, staff compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitors the daily patient schedule and is active in adjusting improve throughput
• Investigates problems and makes recommendations for solutions
• Performs or assists with the performance of accreditation requirements for the American College of Radiology (ACR) or Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
• Monitors the condition, care and maintenance of equipment, reporting problems through the appropriate channels and to the manager/director
• Recommends and participates in performance improvement plans
• Participates in quality control activities as assigned
• Completes all aspects of a patient's exam, including ensuring images are available for the physician review in a timely manner, charging procedures, radioisotopes and supplies and documenting history of additional views
• Monitors timekeeping for employees and makes entries in the timekeeping system for assigned staff
• Maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working knowledge of all imaging equipment and proper positioning for exams. Adjusts immobilization devices and equipment, with physician guidance when needed, to obtain diagnostic images.
• Responsible for the procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceutical and other radioactive materials.
• Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary ie exceptions, annotations
• Prepares and maintains records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing, and disposal activities.
• Operates radiation detection and measurement instrumentation.
• Calibrates instruments and reviews calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.
• Calculates for correct dosage in dose calibrator, observes patient dosage for treatments under direct supervision of physician.
• Monitors department with survey meter for possible contamination.
• Uses appropriate scanning factors and protocols according to patient and body part being examined
• Performs patient assessment and screening, such as allergies, potential drug interactions, and lab requirements, within the scope of practice. Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality.
• Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance, as well as following all timekeeping/clocking policies.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when:
  Moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential functions.
• Works assigned schedule including overtime and call as required.
• May assist with clinical training of students.
• Educates the patient and uses techniques that minimize radiation exposure to patients, public, and health personnel consistent with ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).
• Reviews orders, checking for special instructions from physicians, and consults with physicians as needed.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation…