Nuclear Med Tech

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Jackson, WY/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$44.00 - $66.00 Hourly/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Allied Health/div /div h4Description/h4divustrongJOB SUMMARY/strong/ubr / Performs all diagnostic/therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures which are offered by the department in accordancebr / with departmental protocols. Performs all procedures following exam protocols on neonatal, pediatric, adolescent,br / adult and geriatric patients. Optimize computer images to enhance diagnostic information for Radiologistsbr / interpretation. Provides direct patient centered care that ensures the highest quality and well-being of each patient.br / Prepares and administers radio-pharmaceuticals and operates all nuclear medicine equipment in accordance with thebr / NRC regulations and departmental policy/procedures. Collaborates with members of the health care team to promotebr / clinical excellence, demonstrating commitment to the mission, vision and values of SJH. Delivers services accordingbr / to the scope of service for Diagnostic Imaging and participates in Performance Improvement activities. Adheres tobr / and practices SJH#39;s Corporate Compliance Program.br / nbsp;/div divustrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/strong/ubr / strongProcedures/strongbr / middot; Consistently demonstrates competence in performing all nuclear medicine procedures offered by the department.br / middot; Demonstrates skills and knowledge in the use of all standard nuclear medicine equipment, and ensures adequatebr / supplies are on hand at all times prior to patient care.br / middot; Has a complete understanding of the proper isotopes to use for different organ studies; prepares and administersbr / correct radio-pharmaceutical dose per department protocol. Promptly disposes the used isotope syringe according tobr / outlined protocol and regulations.br / middot; Regularly demonstrates a safety conscience attitude. Performs flood gamma camera before injection patients.br / middot; Performs daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly QC as required and records QC results accordingly.br / middot; Consistently checks the label of the isotopes to be injected and assays it while observing all radiation safetybr / regulations.br / middot; Able to calculate dose after elapsed period of time. Immediately records all information such as date, amount ofbr / radio-pharmaceutical and patient#39;s name accordingly. Promptly records all other necessary documentation.br / middot; Surveys each isotope shipment for leakage and records each shipment properly; responds immediately accordingbr / to policy/procedure to any radioactive spill in the shipment box.br / middot; Demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others. Wears protective apparel whenbr / necessary and properly shields patients. Wears radiation badge at all times in the department.br / nbsp;/div divstrongDocumentation and Supplies/strongbr / middot; Accurately completes all paperwork and supply charging. Charges exam, supplies and medications accurately atbr / the time of use.br / middot; Obtains and examines order requisition to ensure an adequate indication for procedure is documented to correlatebr / with the MRI exam to be preformed. Regularly consults with others as necessary to verify appropriate procedure tobr / be completed.br / middot; Confirms completion of all consents needed.br / middot; Prepares examination for interpretation by Radiologist to include exam QA, scanning appropriate documents andbr / sending to PACS.br / nbsp;/div divstrongPatient Care/strongbr / middot; Ensures patient received safe, quality care.br / middot; Transports patients safely to and from the department. Demonstrates the ability to perform work in an accurate andbr / timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations.br / middot; Properly performs hand-off communications when a patient has left or returned to the unit. Reports any changes inbr / a patient#39;s condition or behavior to the appropriate physician or nursing personnel.br / middot; Thoroughly explains the procedure in an empathetic and caring way to alleviate patient anxiety. Assures patient#39;sbr / questions are answered prior to beginning exam.br / middot; Is courteous, pleasant and professional in all patient communications.br / nbsp;/div divstrongCo-worker and Staff Advocacy/strongbr / middot; Advocates and supports SJH staff and department co-workers. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assistbr / others as requested; regularly assists in other areas of the department such as reception duties, clerical duties, andbr / other assignments as requested.br / middot; Assists, teaches and answers questions for colleagues.br / middot; Presents self as a resource to co-workers and the organization.br / middot; Mentors new staff.br / nbsp;/div divstrongAccountability/strongbr / middot; Assumes responsibility for reading department communications/e-mails on a daily basis and attending staffbr / meetings.br / middot; Demonstrates responsibility for knowing and adhering to departmental policies and procedures while performing inbr / a professional manner at all times.br / middot; Maintains, develops and updates skills. Self evaluates professional knowledge and actively seeks out educationalbr / opportunities for development.br / middot; Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and HIPAA rules and regulations.br / middot; Demonstrates good judgment by showing an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties;br / maximizes cost efficiency. Uses time for departmental advantage./div divnbsp;/div divustrongJOB REQUIREMENTS/strong/ubr / strongMinimum Education/strongbr / strongRequired:/strong NAbr / nbsp;/div divstrongMinimum Work Experience/strongbr / strongRequired:/strong Excellent interpersonal, customer service and phone etiquette skills.br / strongPreferred:/strong 2 years working as a Radiographer and Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a hospital setting. Advanced certification inbr / CT or Mammography with associated experience.br / nbsp;/div divstrongRequired Licenses:nbsp;/strongRegistry with NMTCB (CNMT) or ARRT (N) and BLS required. Additional registry with the ARRT in Radiography andbr / WY Radiographic Technologist license preferred./div divnbsp;/div divustrongFUNCTIONAL DEMANDS/strong/ubr / strongWorking Conditions/strongbr / Radiation exposure, hospital setting, on-call every third weekend. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or otherbr / facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.br / nbsp;/div divstrongPhysical Requirements/strongbr / 80% of shift standing and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift 10 pounds overhead.br / Intermittent sitting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, overhead lifting and computer use.br / nbsp;/div divstrongDirect Reports:nbsp;/strongNonebr / nbsp;/div divstrongReports to:/strongnbsp;Manager Diagnostic Imagingbr / nbsp;/div divstrongInternal amp; External Contacts:nbsp;/strongPatients, family members, physicians, all hospital and medical group staff and the public.br / nbsp;/div divustrongLEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES/strong/ubr / strongAttention to Detail/strongbr / bull; Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are no errorsbr / bull; Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepanciesbr / bull; Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to accessbr / nbsp;/div divstrongComposure/strongbr / bull; Avoids becoming defensive or irritated when times are toughbr / bull; Maintains balance when the unexpected happensbr / nbsp;/div divstrongInitiative/strongbr / bull; Doesnrsquo;t wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately startsbr / moving to address itbr / bull; Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goalsbr / nbsp;/div divstrongInterpersonal Skills/strongbr / bull; Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organizationbr / bull; Builds appropriate rapportbr / bull; Uses diplomacy and tactbr / nbsp;/div divstrongPatient Focus/strongbr / bull; Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patientsbr / bull; Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvementsbr / bull; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respectbr / nbsp;/div divstrongQuality Decision Making/strongbr / bull; Considers many factors and sources when making decisionsbr / bull; Is correct and accurate with most of his/her solutions and suggestions when judged over timebr / bull; Is sought out by others for advice and solutionsbr / nbsp;/div h4Qualifications/h4br