Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)

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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

• •The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
• •The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• •He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• •The technologist can independently perform job functions.
• •He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Schedule & Incentives

• •A PRN position with a Variable Schedule
• •Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• •Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• •Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• •Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• •Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
• •Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• •Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• •Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• •Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• •Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
• •Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
• •Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• •Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• •Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• •Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• •Uses critical thinking skills.
• •Dialogs with patient/family.
• •Asks clarifying questions.
• •Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• •Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• •Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
• •Preps the patient for the procedure.
• •Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• •Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Equipment

• •Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
• •Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
• •Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Education and Communications

• •Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
• •Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
• •Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• •Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• •Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
• •Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• •Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
• •Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
• •Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
• •Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
• •Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• •Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

Operations

• •Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.
• •Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
• •Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
• •Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• •Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
• •Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• •Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
• •Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
• •Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.
• •Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
• •Any other duties as assigned.
• •Takes call when necessary.
• •Performs other duties as assigned
• •Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• •High School Diploma General or GED General
• •Accredited Program Radiologic Science or Accredited Program Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)

• •ARRT-N - ARRT Nuclear Technology or CNMT - Cert Nuclear Med Tech
• •BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

(none listed)

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations Required) or Minimum 1 year NM experience. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• •Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• •The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
• •Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
• •Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
• •Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
• •Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
• •Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• •Must be detail oriented and ha