Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Technologist - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Part-Time (0.5) - $5,000 Sign[...]

Hours Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: Yes Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $53.570 - $69.120 - $77.410 Union and Incentives This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g., dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. Hiring Incentives

• 5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 2,500 Relocation
• 1,000 Employee Referrals

Ineligibility for Hiring Incentives Current Sharp employees Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp HealthCare Sign-On Incentive Eligibility Criteria Must remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter) Must remain in original department Must remain in original job title Transfers to a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting your remaining incentive bonus. Relocation Incentive Candidate must be moving 100 miles or greater from hiring location. Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application. External referrals only If referring a former Sharp employee - must be more than 12 months since their last date of employment with Sharp HealthCare at the time of referral. What You Will Do The Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Dual Mode Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) and Dual Mode Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technologist is responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction/supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users. Assist physicians with performing and viewing of NM and PET/CT procedures by preparing and positioning patients for scanning, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and operating nuclear medicine instruments, nuclear medicine imaging equipment to include SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT imaging equipment. Is responsible for using radiation safety practices and performing the required quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine equipment. Procedures performed include preparation, administration, documentation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals with strict adherence to the principles of radiation safety, the conditions of the Radioactive Materials License and all California State and Federal regulatory requirements. Assist staff with providing care to patients who have been administered radiopharmaceuticals and the safe and appropriate disposal of radioactive waste. Required Qualifications Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for Nuclear Medicine technology that meets the requirements for the State of California and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT) - ARRT OR NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) - ARRT OR Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board -REQUIRED Preferred Qualifications 2 Years Experience in radiology. Other Qualification Requirements Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) or Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) is required within 90 days of hire date. Essential Functions Customer Service Provide patients, families and colleagues with excellent customer service skills. Practice the use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank patient) with each encounter with a patient. Provide service recovery in the event that the patient or family's expectations have not been met. Documentation DOCUMENTATION, TRACKING, AND BILLING. Accurately and timely completes required documentation in the RIS (Radiology Information System).

• Complete screening documents and scan documentation into RIS or PACS.
• Document pregnancy status, radiation dose and other clinical indications as appropriate.
• Document and bill for supplies and/or contrast as appropriate.
• Enter correct billing codes and modifiers as appropriate.

Demonstrate competency in utilization of computer applications including RIS, PACS, voice recognition, teleradiology, and their downtime procedures as necessary. Communicate equipment, employee, supply, adverse incidents, and Workers' Compensation issues to Lead/Supervisor in an appropriate period. Patient Education Provides information and education of the procedure to the patient and family. Provide the patient with instruction and reassurance during the procedure.

• Screen and document patient's pregnancy status and radiation protection efforts.
• Describe effects of contrast administration.
• Provide pre and post procedure education.

Provide patient, families and staff with education and training regarding radiation safety and waste precautions based upon the procedure and radiopharmaceutical administered. Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension. Provide the use of a chaperone as may be requested or appropriate for patient's needs, culture and sensitivity of exam. Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality. Quality of Care QUALITY OF CARE - MANAGING PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION - Demonstrates commitment to providing safe, efficient quality care. Consistently follows patient verification procedure.

• Use of two patient identifiers.
• Verification of order (electronically or written prescription).
• Accurately associate the patient to their images and ordered procedure.

Review the reason for the procedure and appropriateness of exam.

• Escalate inconsistencies and/or discrepancies with ordering clinician.
• Document when orders are changed

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