Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Columbia County Medical Center Hospital Part time Work Shift Various (United States of America) Schedule & Incentives PRN position Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more Access to Wellstar's CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression Pay We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives. 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. 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. Job Summary: 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. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. 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. The technologist can independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care Verify proper clinician order for procedure. Obtain complete clinical history, gather examination data and assess for contraindicating conditions. Follow 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. Ensure that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. Review images for clinically acceptable results and release patients. Respond to emergency situations and provide for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. Assist other technologists in all modalities when needed. Observe patient condition and properly evaluate situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. Verify correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. Ensure patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintain patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure. Demonstrate competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. Organize schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. Follow physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. Use critical thinking skills. Dialog with patient/family. Ask clarifying questions. Seek clarification on ambiguous orders. Understand, demonstrate and document preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. Demonstrate and understand pre- and post procedural care. Prep the patient for the procedure. Demonstrate and understand sterile technique. Maintain competency with venipuncture. Equipment Demonstrate the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained. Report problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects and maintain equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Education and Communications Patiently and clearly explain 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. Ensure that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. Participate in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. Read email each day scheduled to work and follow through with assignment. Complete mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control Consistently produce acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits. Ensure that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. Send all studies to PACS immediately after completion, print CDs as needed. Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable. Complete all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. Print completed log sheet from teleradiography and submit to Radiologist, if applicable. Operations Restock linens and supplies, and maintain NM department in clean and orderly condition. Transport patients, position patients, and help them on and off procedure table. Perform patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. Apply supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. Willingly lend 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. Perform routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. Keep supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. Maintain an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. Ability to operate NM equipment within the department. Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. Any other duties as assigned. Takes call when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar's Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography or CNMT - Cert Nuclear Med Tech BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) Required and Minimum 1 year Nuclear medicine experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards. The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. 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. The technologist can independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed. 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