Nuclear Med Technologist Lead

Company: Common Spirit
Location: Spring
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children's Hospital.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Position Summary:
Operates diagnostic equipment and responsible for the efficient daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine Department
Performs nuclear medicine studies on patients and produces and digitally archives images under the direction of the
Medical Director and Director of Imaging Services. Prepares Nuclear Medicine Suite(s); coordinates patient flow,
performs quality assurance. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to
department policies, and effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. Provides patient orientation,
procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Assists patients with basic patient care
needs. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the nuclear medicine department. Responsible for proper
maintenance of equipment. Continuously maintains departmental performance improvement plan and accreditation
requirements.
Responsibilities

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• Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements.
  
• Communications with Nursing, Physicians, Patient Care Assistants, Laboratory staff, administrative staff, other diagnostic areas and departments to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.
  
• Performs portable examinations when applicable at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide
  
  immediate diagnostic testing when needed.
  
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  • Assists with patient scheduling when required liaising with other departments as needed.
    
  • Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation (including starting IV's and drawing labs as necessary), and
    
    patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion.
    
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    • Reviews the physician order to verify the type of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the
      
      procedure is consistent.
      
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      • Completes exams in RIS system for accurate billing. Communicates when corrections are needed.
        
      • Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.
        
        Qualifications
        Education
        Graduate of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program from an accredited institution or
        Graduate of Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited institution.
        Experience
        Required: Two (2) year related work experience
        Preferred: Three (3) years of experience in discipline
        Liscensure/Certification
        Must have one of the following credentials:
        American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear Medical
        Technology(ARRT(N))
        Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
        Licensed as Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with Texas Medical Board
        (TMB)
        BLS required upon hire
        ACLS required within 3 months

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