- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
- Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
- Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.
- Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience
- Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language
- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
- Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
- Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
- Participates in department projects or shared governance activities. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
- None
- ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR
- CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) AND
- CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) thru the Texas Medical Board OR
- CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
- On Call
- Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
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Nuclear Med Technologist I- PRN Days - Sugar Land, United States - Houston Methodist
Description
At Houston Methodist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist I position is responsible for completing a variety of routine nuclear medicine procedures of moderate complexity using radioactive substances.
This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special nuclear medicine procedures.The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
This position is a member of the direct patient care team.Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This includes:
positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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