Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)
hace 14 días
Douglasville
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Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary • The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures., • The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study., • He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases., • The technologist can independently perform job functions., • He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Patient Care • Verifies proper clinician order for procedure., • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions., • Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique., • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately., • Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment., • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates., • Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure., • Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure., • Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames., • Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams., • Uses critical thinking skills., • Dialogs with patient/family., • Asks clarifying questions., • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders., • Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate., • Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care., • Preps the patient for the procedure., • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, • Maintains competency with venipuncture. Equipment • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained., • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Education and Communications • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members., • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure., • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees., • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology., • Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment., • Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control • Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits., • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies., • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed., • Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable., • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS., • Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable. Operations • Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition., • Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table., • Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered., • Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment., • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage., • Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services., • Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems., • Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers., • Ability to operate NM equipment within the department., • Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards., • Any other duties as assigned., • Takes call when necessary., • Performs other duties as assigned, • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education • High School Diploma General or GED General, • Accredited Program Radiologic Science or Accredited Program Other Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.) • ARRT-N - ARRT Nuclear Technology or CNMT - Cert Nuclear Med Tech, • BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): (none listed) Required Minimum Experience • Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations Required) or Minimum 1 year NM experience. Preferred Required Minimum Skills • Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff., • The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis., • Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts., • Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment., • Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times., • Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment., • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately., • Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift., • Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift., • Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards., • The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols., • The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study., • He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases., • The technologist can independently perform job functions., • He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure., • Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed. 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