San Juan Regional Medical Center

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

San Juan Regional Medical Center • $75K — $90K *
Farmington, NM 87401In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program or Nuclear Medicine Program
  • ARRT Registered certification required
  • NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision
  • Ensure compliance with DNV standards and specialty recommendations
  • Manage image transfer through the P.A.C.S. system
  • Utilize the R.I.S. for ordering procedures
  • Operate Cerner EMR for order processing
  • Facilitate offsite radiologist image transfers
  • Coordinate exams with physicians as required
  • Maintain and restock procedure rooms
  • Transport patients as required
  • Pursue personal continuing education and development
  • Participate in meetings and workshops to enhance clinical skills
  • Follow dress code and maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA
  • Communicate professionally with staff and patients
  • Exhibit professional conduct aligned with SJRMC values
  • Implement SJRMC's Service Standards effectively in daily tasks

Benefits

  • Support for continuing education and skill development
  • Opportunities for professional growth through meetings and workshops
  • Dynamic environment with exposure to the latest imaging technologies
  • Focus on patient-centered care and interaction
  • Collaborative work with a range of healthcare professionals
Full Job Description
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologists are entrusted to apply their education in the art of imaging the human body with radionuclides with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program or Nuclear Medicine Program
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Registered
  • NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology
  • BLS Certification
  • Physical demands: lifting a minimum of 50 pounds


Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision utilizing industry standards
  • Ascertains that DNV standards and specialty recommendations are met for the Nuclear Medicine department
  • Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system
  • Understand the ordering system through the R.I.S. (Radiology Information System)
  • Understand usage of Cerner EMR and order processing
  • Understand usage of Direct Radiology offsite radiologist image transfer
  • Coordinate Nuclear Medicine exams with radiologist or related physicians as needed
  • Maintain, clean, and re-stock procedure rooms when needed
  • Transportation of patients as needed
  • Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs
  • Attends meetings, workshops and conventions to increase clinical skills
  • Adheres to SJRMC dress code
  • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters (i.e. HIPAA)
  • Provide professional communication with staff and patients
  • Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center
  • Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work:

Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
  • Other duties as assigned


Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
  • Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures
  • Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection and/or contagious diseases
  • Must be physically able to lift move, push, or pull patients
  • Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with caring and compassion
  • Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients

About San Juan Regional Medical Center

San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Farmington, New Mexico. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services to the residents of San Juan County and the surrounding areas. SJRMC is the largest hospital in the Four Corners area and has been serving the community for over 100 years. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the community it serves.
Learn more about San Juan Regional Medical Center
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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