Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

7 days ago

Round Rock, Texas, United States St. David's Round Rock Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the Nuclear Medicine Department, ensuring the quality of work, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills to manage a team of technologists and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Management
    • Lead and oversee the Nuclear Medicine Department to ensure the quality of work.
    • Monitor the job performance of each direct report and ensure procedures and job-related activities are performed according to all technological standards.
    • Conduct orientation of new employees and teach and train staff to recognize when others need assistance.
    • Initiate coaching effectively by enlisting improvement in a positive manner, orally or writing.
  • Department Operations
    • Coordinate and prioritize the department workflow to ensure completion of work assignments.
    • Assign workload to shift, taking into consideration priority of the work and skill of employee.
    • Effectively organize and prioritize workflow; meet STAT and urgent demands.
  • Technical Responsibilities
    • Consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric.
    • Follow established protocols for imaging and isotopes dosage; adjust when appropriate for age or disease.
    • Can operate efficiently and effectively all Nuclear Medicine cameras, computers, and related equipment.
    • Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize workflow.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients; possess the skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
    • Possess knowledge of disease processes, image these findings adequately, and communicate them to the Radiologist.
    • Scan patient of all ages, tailoring the exam to the age group to provide optimal images.
    • Maintain thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of all NM cameras and computers.
    • Perform radioactive therapy procedures according to Nuclear Medicine Policies and Procedures and the Radioactive Material License.
    • Follow set guidelines when performing venipunctures.
    • Administer isotopes in accordance with prescribed protocols and policies.
    • Oversee radioactive implants performed by Oncologist.
    • Clinical responsibilities.
    • Complete required documentation on forms, logs, and in computer.
    • Images are labeled and identified according to protocol.
    • Review written orders, assess patient identification, and ensure indicators are appropriate prior to procedure.
    • Obtain all pertinent patient history, and relay it to the Radiologist to assist in diagnosis or treatment.
    • Understand the need of Cardiologist during cardiac procedures and the Radiologist during I-131 therapy exams.
    • Correctly complete Lab ordering.
    • Demonstrate preparedness for patient arrest or critically ill patients.
    • Operate laser camera and demonstrate basic trouble-shooting techniques.
    • Ensure radiopharmaceuticals are received, stored, and disposed of according to Nuclear Medicine Department policies and procedures.
    • Is aware of radiation safety at all times.
    • Protect self, patient, staff, and public from unnecessary radiation.
    • Screen and document the possibility of pregnancy and breast-feeding on all women of the childbearing age.
    • Employ techniques to minimize radiation exposure by adhering to the ALARA program.
    • Adhere to radiation plan, consistently demonstrate an awareness of radiation safety practices.
    • Follow Patient Care and Safety Policies and Procedures.
    • Explain procedures to patients and family in terms they understand, attempt to clarify any misconceptions.
    • Maintain awareness of patient safety, patient privacy, confidentiality, and dignity at all times.
    • Follow Hospital and Department policies for blood and body fluids precautions.
    • Ensure Nuclear Medicine and Departmental equipment is functioning properly, follow protocol for malfunctions.
    • Safely transport patient by utilizing the transporting policies.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
    • Operate Department patient monitoring devices and equipment.
    • Adhere to Hospital safety policies, Disaster/Safety Manual, and Dept. Hazard Communication Manual.
    • Maintain working knowledge of RRMC Hospital codes and related procedures.
    • Provide full support by performing job-related duties.
    • Report to work consistently and on time.
    • Take call on a rotating basis. Arrive at RRMC within 30 minutes of receipt of call.
    • Attend staff meetings. When absent, is responsible for obtaining information from meetings.
    • Display flexibility and volunteer to work odd or extra shifts when workloads or absences warrant.
    • Perform clerical responsibilities as required.
    • Operate any RRMC computer systems (Meditech, PCI, etc.) that relate to department operations.
    • Complete assigned clerical and filing duties for each shift.
    • Complete the charge processing for individual patient care items, drugs, contrast, and exams.
    • Participate in team-building and self-improvement activities.
    • Accept change, direction, and job counseling in a positive manner, demonstrate the desire to change and improve.
    • Adjust to peaks and lows while maintaining an effective and efficient manner.
    • Maintain supportive and cooperative demeanor.
    • Employee's conduct must reflect the Company's values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.
    • Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
    • Other duties as assigned.

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