Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
• A full-time position with a Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p schedule
• 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.

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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  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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  Can independently perform job functions.
  
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  Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
  

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

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 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 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 patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
  
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  Demonstrates competence in the selection and application of procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
  
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  Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities begin and conclude 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.
  

Equipment

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  Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible with maintained image quality.
  
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  Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that issues 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.
  

Education and Communications

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  Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to the patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and encouraging cooperation using AIDET.
  
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  Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to 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 assignments.
  
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  Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
  

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 reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into 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.
  

Operations

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  Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the NM department in clean and orderly condition.
  
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  Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off the 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 as needed and routinely as time allows, without prompting.
  
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  Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel as needed 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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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  
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  Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
  

Required Minimum Education:

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  Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology
  

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

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  ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography or
  
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  CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  
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  BLS-I - Basic Life Support Instructor or
  
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  BLS - Basic Life Support or
  
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  ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
  

Required Minimum Experience:

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  Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) - Required
  
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  Minimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience - Preferred
  

Required Minimum Skills:

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  Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
  
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  The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities routinely.
  
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  Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
  
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  Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
  
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  Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
  
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  Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
  
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  Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
  
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  Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
  
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  Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers and physicians.
  
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  Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
  
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  Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
  
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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 protocols.
  
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  The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
  
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  Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
  
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  Can independently perform job functions.
  
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  Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
  
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  Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.
  

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