Nuclear Medicine Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY
To provide high quality Nuclear Medicine procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
Earned a Nuclear Medicine diploma or degree from a college or university. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements. Must be CNMT or NMTCN eligible.
BLS is required within 90 days of hire.
Workplace Experience:
Preference of at least one year of work experience in hospital environment working in Nuclear Medicine after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center.
Physical Environment:
Radiation safety and universal precautions practiced in a multi modality imaging department.
Physical Effort:
Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate
equipment , assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist, stoop ; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call for STAT studies after hours and on weekends and must be available within 30 minutes.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
* Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
* Questions female patients (ages 12-50 ) regarding the possibility of pregnancy and properly documents information in record .
* Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
* Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.
* Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.
* Working environment is clean, organized, well stocked, and free of clutter.
* Follows nuclear medicine isotope procedure process during the administration of an isotope.
* Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.
* Implements new departmental procedures readily and without delay.
* Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed.
* Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair or stretcher to table and watching patient while on table .
* Communicates and follows through with fellow employees to ensure that all requests from physicians and patients are completed.
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Company Culture:
We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.
Community Overview:
Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."