Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist- PRN

The Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist will perform high quality Nuclear and PET procedures while providing excellent patient care

PRN- Day Shift (Flexible)

• Maintain required NRC records.

• Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.

• Perform all required calibration, wipe tests and other QC tests.

• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.

• Check paperwork, P ACS and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment; ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam and at change of shift.

• Ensure section is in compliance with all pertinent NRC, DOH, and JCAHO rules, regulations, and standards.

• Greet patients respectfully, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

• May be asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site, be cooperative and willing to assist, when asked.

• Ensure proper and safe handling of isotope for preparation of injection to patient; ensure safety standards are followed for staff involved with PET/CT patients.

• Work in conjunction with CT Technologists.

• Share on call responsibilities with all Nuclear Medicine Technologists, equally .

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

• Ensure Time Outs are conducted prior to injection of Isotope.

• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.

• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer and complete appropriate paperwork.

• Act as coordinator for all equipment repair and calibration.

• Practice personal radiation safety .

• Coordinate daily workflow to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion; prioritize daily patient flow and ensure timely throughput of patients; coordinate lunch schedules for staff and associated coverage.

• Provide daily room/area assignments to technologists.

• Review future schedule to ensure Isotopes are ordered in timely manner.

• Maintain and report all equipment outages via email to manager and change of shift personnel.

• Train technologists on new protocols and procedures as needed.

• Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off information to incoming shift leader or personnel; conduct daily huddles with staff assigned to shift; immediately report personnel issues to manager and or radiology on-call administrator to ensure a professional and safe environment

• Maintain A.R.R.T . (N), N.M. C. T . or C.N.M.T . certification.

• Biennially update CPR certification.

• Complete mandatory annual reviews.

• Attend seminars and in-services.

• Provide leadership to the modality with regard to patient care, customer service and new technology.

• Maintain Point of Care Testing certification for glucose testing.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance