Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. 

Pay  

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  We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives. 

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Schedule & Incentives  

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  A  PRN position with the ability for the hired individual to work Up to 40 hours a week.

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  Access to  Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression 

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  Up to 40 hours

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Job Summary  

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  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.

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  The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

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  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.

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  The technologist can independently perform job functions.

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  He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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Required Qualifications  

Education  

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  Associates Radiologic Technology

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Experience  

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  Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) is required

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  Minimum 1 year of Nuclear medicine experience is preferred

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Certifications  

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  All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

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  ARRT Nuclear Technology or Cert Nuclear Med Tech

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  Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

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Core Responsibilities  

Equipment

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  Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.

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  Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.

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  Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

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Patient Care

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  Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.

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  Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

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  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.

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  Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.

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  Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

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  Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.

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  Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

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  Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.

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  Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.

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  Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.

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  Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

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  Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

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  Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

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  Uses critical thinking skills.

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  Dialogs with patient/family.

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  Asks clarifying questions.

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  Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

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  Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.

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  Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.

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  Preps the patient for the procedure.

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  Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

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  Maintains competency with venipuncture.

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Education and Communications

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  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.

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  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.

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  Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

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  Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

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  Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

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  Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

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Quality Control

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  Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.

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  Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.

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  Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.

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  Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.

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  Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.

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  Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

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Operations

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  Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.

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  Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.

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  Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

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  Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

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  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.

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  Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

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  Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

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  Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.

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  Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.

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  Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.

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  Any other duties as assigned.

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  Takes call when necessary.

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Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.  

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.