Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hammond, Louisiana, United States North Oaks Medical Center Full time

Status:
PRN - As Needed

Shift:
PRN Varies as needed

Exempt:
No

Overview:
The Nuclear Medicine Specialist executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in alignment with established professional and departmental protocols.

Additional Information:
EDUCATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
1. Instructs new and existing staff, students, and/or volunteers through discussion and demonstration.
2. Completes all mandatory training annually and participates in ongoing educational opportunities.
3. Engages in projects and aids in the formulation and execution of procedures and policies.

Confidentiality:
Ensures the confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information.

Financial Accountability:
Each individual is responsible for their contribution to the overall financial health of the Medical Center.

Accountability:
a. Attendance
b. Punctuality
c. Adheres to Hospital Identification badge protocols.
d. Utilizes breaks and meal times appropriately.
e. Attends staff meetings.
f. Complies with Organizational and Departmental Regulations (OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, OIG, etc.).
g. Follows Policies and Procedures.
h. Maintains Competencies.
i. Ensures Work Area Cleanliness.
j. Adheres to Hospital and Department Dress Code.
k. Maintains Licensure as a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
Current ARRT or NMTCB registration and state license are required.

Experience:
Minimum of one year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Clinical rotation during nuclear training is acceptable).

Certification:
Current BCLS certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Strength:

Medium/Occasionally
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Stand: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Sit: Frequently

Responsibilities:
A

Expectations:
1. Customer Satisfaction/Respect for Individuals.

Ability to recognize those receiving services and/or products within the work environment, including patients, families, visitors, and other departments.

Ability to anticipate and fulfill the needs and expectations of customers while promoting the customer service standards of COURTESY, ATTITUDE, RESPECT, AND ENTHUSIASM.
2. Communication. Proficiently conveys and receives information, expressing oneself clearly when necessary.
3. Cooperation. Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a courteous and professional manner.
4. Teamwork. Works effectively with others to resolve issues, implements group decisions, and achieves organizational goals.
5. Functions productively and responsibly, exhibiting adaptability within the team while demonstrating the VALUES of North Oaks Health System. Plans and prioritizes work while maintaining positive performance.
6.

Personal Responsibility/Integrity/

Financial Responsibility:

Each individual is accountable for their actions, ensuring patient/customer satisfaction, confidentiality of patient and hospital information, quality outcomes, efficient operations, and the overall success of North Oaks Health System.

Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
B.

Modality Specific Duties:
1. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine equipment within the department.
2. Conducts all Nuclear Medicine procedures as assigned, demonstrating anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and utilizing SNM guidelines to obtain accurately positioned Nuclear Medicine images. Gathers patient history and clinical data for correlation with the images.
3. Determines the appropriate radiopharmaceutical to be utilized, consulting with the physician when necessary. Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for use in patient studies and calculates patient dosage.
4. Reviews physician orders, checking for special instructions from the requesting physician, and consults with the radiologist as necessary. Warmly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing oneself. Thoroughly explains examination procedures to the patient and their family, if present.
5. Conducts visual preventive safety inspections on all equipment, identifying issues and communicating them to the immediate supervisor.
6. Initiates IVs when necessary, as authorized by the physician or supervisor.
7. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies for the assigned room, rotating stock in an orderly manner and discarding outdated items.
8. Assists in the movement of patients as necessary.
9. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
10. Performs any other duties as directed by the supervisor, coordinator, or director.

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