- DEPARTMENT: 17058 - Cardiac Imaging
- LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
- WORK TYPE: Full Time
- WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day
JOB SUMMARYThe Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist demonstrates competence in the area of Nuclear Medicine. Assigns staff to work assignments and coordinates equipment maintenance throughout the NCH Healthcare System. Acts as a liaison for patient care activities with outside departments. Observes activities of staff, set expectations, coach and counsel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Other duties may be assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in operating all cameras and other department equipment to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, including imaging techniques, camera and computer manipulations, processing and display of data as well as protocols and protocols manipulations.
• Trains new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Ensures all staff are trained to work at any site, any shift including taking call responsibility as required.
• Assures timely accomplishment of assignments and ensures they meet organizational objectives.
• Understands principles and concept of radiation safety. Maintains proper documentation of all radiopharmaceuticals in the Hot Lab Dose Management Computer System (SYNTRAC) according to procedure and in compliance with all regulatory agencies. This includes but is not limited to receipts, storage, usage and disposal of radioactive patient dose and administration records.
• Demonstrates competency in performing all Nuclear medicine equipment Quality Control (QC) and demonstrates knowledge and capability in troubleshooting when errors are identified. Maintain proper document of all equipment QC's by filing and/or record in the SYNTRAC system.
• Organizes monthly department staff meetings to communicate concerns, team work, image quality, processing and patient care.
• Performs all dose calibrator quarterly and annual calibrations, performs quarterly Sealed Source Inventory and ensures all survey meters are calibrated annually. Maintains proper documentation of records.
• Servers as a member of the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC), attends all RSC meetings and reports all radiation related incidences to the committee. Reviews ALARA.
• Ensures RAM license and all other documents are up to date and properly filed. Ensures the department is in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepares the department makes all documented records ready for quarterly Physicist's and bi-annual State inspections.
• Resolves simple informal complaints of staff and refers others to Radiology Administration.
• Complies with JCAHO rules and regulations and assures proper training of staff.
• Demonstrates support and follows policies for the Radiography Student Program.
• Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment of the patients.
• Adequate assessment of department and staffing needs.
• Participates in the peer interview process; interview and hire.
• Maintain all equipment in good operating condition, making sure all repairs are completed in an acceptable timeframe.
• Completes staff evaluations in a timely manner.
• Directs, motivates and guides staff to efficiently complete procedures while delivering excellent patient care.
• Demonstrates competency using the Radiographic Information System.
• Demonstrates competency using the PACS.
• Demonstrates competency in Departmental communication (telephone, pagers and intercom).
• Maintains clean and well stocked work area.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees. Ensures each new employee completed new employee checklists and department orientation.
• Strives to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all employees.
• Meets and exceeds the expectations of patients and all other customers we serve.
• Actively assists and supports departmental activities to ensure that operational and salary expenses are equal to or less than approved budget.
• Understands the principles and concepts of Performance Improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills.
• This position is also responsible for being the active Assistant Radiation Safety Officer. *See Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Job Description for essential responsibilities, education, experience, and requirements.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS• High School or GED required.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine Program in an approved school.
• (CRT) FL Certified Radiologic Technologist with a qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
• ARRT Registered in Nuclear Medicine (N) -or- Registered CNMT from NMTCB.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 5 years' experience required in Nuclear Medicine.
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
