Nuclear Medicine Tech Clin

Shift: This is a PRN position/As Needed

Location: Emory University Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Expert nuclear medicine technology practitioner in clinical knowledge and technical skills. Provides direct patient care as needed and maintains expert clinical and technical skills. Ensures that patient/family needs and responses are handled appropriately.
• Monitors the use of patient education in daily clinical practice. Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
• Involves patient/family in the education of their imaging procedures. Assists with development of patient care education materials.
• Assumes supervisory responsibility when necessary. Assists with and monitors appropriateness of staff and patient care assignments.
• Assists with staff orientation and staff competency. Identifies and takes appropriate action for unacceptable practice and behavior.
• Coordinates daily procedure schedules, works with staff, physicians and ancillary services on daily workflow.
• Ensures the collection of performance improvement data. Works with staff and management team to identify opportunities for improvement initiatives.
• Participates on departmental performance teams and/or projects. Works independently and can coordinate in Supervisor's absence.
• Accountable for safe operation of diagnostic and medical equipment including Scintillation Cameras, Uptake Probes, Well Counters, Dose Calibrators and GM Meters.
• May serve as resource for staff and students. Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures that procedure rooms are stocked and that all supplies are within expiration period. Extensive knowledge of procedural supplies and location of supplies.
• Works with supervisory staff to ensure the appropriate supplies are available. Identifies need for revisions of patient and operational forms.
• Assists with documentation and revisions of daily procedure schedule.
• Monitors the adherence to documentation standards. Monitors completion of procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure. Prepares billing sheet and ensures capture of supply charges.
• Monitors adherence to safety requirements of the hospital and department. Ensures that radiation protection is used to minimize patient and staff exposure.
• Can serve on departmental safety committee and/or projects. Evaluates staff educational needs and competency issues. Assists with departmental in-services.
• Works with staff on educational plan or corrective action. Ensures that staff is informed and that concerns are handled immediately.
• Communicates with physicians to assure optimal patient care and resources. Maintains complete knowledge base of procedures and supplies.
• Collaborates with and serves as resource to staff in determining procedural needs and priorities. Can serve on education committee.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Renews NMTCB certification or ARRT Registration to maintain current professional credentials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology, be registered in Nuclear medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• CPR certification required.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience with two (2) years in area of concentration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.