- Acts as a resource to technicians, which includes training, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance.
- Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues.
- Assists in interpreting department policies and procedures, and advises and updates staff on procedural changes
- Performs nuclear procedures as prescribed by a physician.
- Assists in performing life-saving techniques (CPR, first aid) to patients if necessary.
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
- Insert intra-catheter needle accurately (following procedures) while maintaining aseptic condition.
- Requests charts and film folders from the online computer program.
- Administer prescribed isotopes and pharmaceuticals by protocol.
- Responsible for performing daily functions efficiently while maintaining proper radiation safety techniques and ALARA.
- Access daily quality control for equipment operations (floods, bars, COR).
- Understand pertinent NRC and/or state guidelines and updates.
- Understand and implement all policies and procedures which include daily quality control equipment operations, procedures for each exam, radiation safety, calibrating and transporting isotope (when necessary) and ordering doses appropriately.
- Maintain Hot Lab rules and regulations.
- Conduct a clean-up for any radioactive spills (following procedures), file report, and notify the needed parties.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance (service calls) and calibrations when necessary.
- Order and organize supplies as needed.
- Move, load, unload, and/or transport mobile imaging equipment as needed as per manufacturer guidelines.
- Associates or Bachelors of Science Degree from an approved training facility preferred.
- Must be Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technology through the ARPT and/or the NMTCB.
- Must maintain licensure through continuing education.
- Minimum three to five years Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
- Board certification in Nuclear Medicine and CPR. Must keep both current.
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine exam policies, protocols.
- Ability to effectively care for patients and families across all points of the adult/adolescent continuum including physiological care, psychosocial care, education, safety, and appropriate criteria.
- Knowledge and ability to comply with all applicable regulatory guidelines in regards to handling and transportation of radioactive materials. Keeping accurate DOT shipping forms (if applicable). Accurately completing daily log sheets. Securing and restraining cases in the proper manner to include car restraints, zip ties, spill kit in car, site security and emergency procedure form in front set of car (if applicable).
- QC procedures are followed and issues are reported according to PHC protocol, which consists of accurate completion of QC log, weekly/daily flood bar and COR images, abnormalities reported on service report form and phoned in to the appropriate staff (when abnormalities found).
- Patient preparation protocols are followed according to PHC standards as measured by correct identification and proper assessment of patient, receiving informed consent forms from the patient, proper IV insertion completed and documented, along with accurate dose administration and calculation.
- Ensuring that acquisition protocols are followed by verification of acquisition times and/or counts. Patient and camera positioning. Absence or reduction of artifact. Assessment of the raw data.
- Process and display protocols and standards will be measured according to PHC standards by review and verification of process data/images. Reviewing processed data to ensure technical and diagnostic quality has been achieved. Producing high-quality images.
- Combination of walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and transferring activities.
- Must be able to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately.
- Occasional stress from multiple request.
-
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
2 weeks ago
Novant Health Salisbury, North Carolina, United States PermanentOverview: · This 32 hours/week position is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm at Rowan Medical Center, 1 weekend per month call - inpatient only. · Novant Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I assists physi ...
-
CT Tech II
3 days ago
MedQuest Mooresville, United StatesAre you a passionate technologist looking to make a difference in healthcare? Look no further · MedQuest Associates, a trusted partner of Novant Health Systems, is seeking dynamic individuals to join our innovative team. We're a premier manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging f ...
-
Computed Tomography Technologist
2 days ago
Novant Health Huntersville, NC, United StatesOverview This CT Tech position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000. This position is 36 hours/week (ANTS), full-time with benefits, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 pm - 7:30 am. For this ANTS position, if you physically work these 36 hours and days/week, you are paid for 40 h ...
-
Part-Time Radiology Technologist
6 days ago
OrthoCarolina Mooresville, United States Part timeAt OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring ...
-
Echo Tech PRN
3 weeks ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · $10,000 FOR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS - FULL TIME · As an Echo Tech, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our CT Staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, ...
-
Certified Surgical Technologist
6 days ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE FOR FULL TIME POSITION · $10,000 FOR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS - FULL TIME · As a Certified Surgical Tech, you will play a vital role in doing what you do best - working with the entire surgical team to provide top quality care to our ...
-
Mammography Tech
3 weeks ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS · $10,000 STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT · As a Mammography Tech, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our Staff enjoys a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible sc ...
-
Part Time Radiology Tech- Concord
3 weeks ago
OrthoCarolina Concord, United States Part timeAt OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring ...
-
Ultrasound Technologist
3 weeks ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · As an Ultrasound Technologist, with Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible schedulin ...
-
CT Technologist
3 weeks ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · As a CT Tech, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our CT Staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition R ...
-
Certified Surgical Tech
1 day ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · As a Certified Surgical Tech, you will play a vital role in doing what you do best - working with the entire surgical team to provide top quality care to our patients. Our staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible schedul ...
-
Radiology Technologist Associate Lincoln PRN
3 days ago
Atrium Health Lincolnton, United StatesThis position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. · In July 2010, Atrium Health Lincoln opened a brand new 101-bed hospital ...
-
US Radiology Tech Associate Lincoln PRN
3 weeks ago
Atrium Health Lincolnton, United StatesIn July 2010, Atrium Health Lincoln opened a brand new 101-bed hospital and medical office building at 433 McAlister Road. From the beginning, the beautiful contemporary facility was designed, planned and constructed with the community in mind. Many of the hospital's unique featu ...
-
Certified Medical Assistant
2 weeks ago
Novant Health external-icims Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · Overview · Novant Health LKN Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform various office and clinical duties to keep our healthcare practice running efficiently. You will also work directly with healthcare practice staff to collect test sa ...
-
Clinical Assistant
6 days ago
OrthoCarolina Mooresville, United StatesAt OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring ...
-
Radiology Technologist
3 weeks ago
Community Health System Mooresville, United StatesJob Description · As a Radiology Tech, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our Radiology Staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursem ...
-
Certified Medical Assistant
2 weeks ago
Novant Health external-icims Mooresville, United StatesOverview · Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. · Novant Health LKN Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform various office and clinical duties to keep our healthcar ...
-
Radiology / Cardiology
1 week ago
vTech Solution, Inc. Salisbury, United StatesREQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: GE BLS ARRT Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years Traveler Experience: Travel exp needed; unit does not accept first time travelers Locals Accepted / Difference: Yes Skills: PET(ordering only) Certs: GE BLS ARRT PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Cardia ...
-
Nuclear Med Tech Cabarrus PRN
3 weeks ago
Atrium Health Concord, United StatesInterested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: · Atrium Health Cabarrus is ...
-
cte- health sciences teacher
1 week ago
Rowan-Salisbury School System Salisbury, United StatesReports to: Principal · Purpose: Plan, prepare, implement, monitor, and evaluate a quality competency-based CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program leading to the development of student skills sufficient to qualify for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education ...
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Statesville, United States - Piedmont Healthcare PA
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the Imaging Department. They are responsible for coordinating patient scheduling and daily work assignments, and serves as a resource for Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
