Nuclear Medicine Specialist

6 days 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 procedures in line with established professional and departmental protocols.

Additional Information:
Education and Training:
1. Instructs new and existing staff, students, and/or volunteers through discussion and demonstration.
2. Has fulfilled all mandatory training requirements in the past year and completed all relevant in-services related to their role. Engages in ongoing educational activities.
3. Contributes to projects and aids in the formulation and execution of policies and procedures.

Confidentiality:
Ensures the confidentiality of patient, employee, and hospital 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 the Hospital Identification badge policy.
d. Utilizes breaks and meal times appropriately.
e. Participates in staff meetings.
f. Complies with Organizational and Departmental Regulations (OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, OIG, etc.).
g. Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
h. Maintains Competencies.
i. Ensures Work Area Cleanliness.
j. Follows 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:
Completion of 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. Upholds customer service standards of COURTESY, ATTITUDE, RESPECT, AND ENTHUSIASM.
2. Communication. Capable of professionally conveying and receiving information. Can articulate thoughts clearly when necessary. Ability to identify and utilize appropriate communication channels, including written and verbal expression.
3. Cooperation. Ability to interact with others in a courteous and professional manner.
4. Teamwork. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to resolve issues, implement group decisions, and achieve organizational goals.
5. Functions productively, responsibly, and demonstrates adaptability within the team. Positively embodies the VALUES of North Oaks Health System. Plans and prioritizes tasks while maintaining positive performance.
6.

Personal Responsibility/Integrity/

Financial Responsibility:

Each individual is accountable for their actions and responsible for 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. Executes all Nuclear Medicine procedures as assigned. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and adheres to SNM guidelines to obtain accurately positioned Nuclear Medicine images. Collects patient history and clinical data for correlation with the images.
3. Determines the radiopharmaceutical to be utilized, consulting with the physician when necessary. Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for use in patient studies. Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals. 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 themselves. Thoroughly explains the examination procedure to the patient and their family, if present.
5. Conducts visual preventive safety inspections on all equipment. Identifies issues and communicates them to the immediate supervisor.
6. Initiates IVs, when necessary, as authorized by the physician or supervisor.
7. Maintains necessary 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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