Nuclear Medicine Technologist
2 days ago
Atlanta
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Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: • Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Nuclear Medicine Technologist., • The days and hours for the position are Thursday, Friday and Saturday (7:00am - 7:30pm)., • 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., • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases., • Can independently perform job functions., • 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 markers when applicable., • Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations and ensures restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment., • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is needed to ensure no deterioration occurs., • Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers per hospital policy., • Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure., • Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities occur 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 the patient receives the best study possible and image quality is maintained., • Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so problems can be corrected promptly., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Education and Communications • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of the exam to the patient using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation., • Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved., • Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees., • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology., • Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments., • Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control • Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits., • Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies., • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed., • Studies transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS when applicable., • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS., • Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable. Operations • Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the NM department in clean and orderly condition., • Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table., • Performs patient charging activities on the day of service., • Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment., • Willingly shares knowledge and assists others as needed and routinely as time allows., • Performs clerical and support duties as needed to ensure continuity and quality of services., • Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential concerns., • Maintains individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers., • Ability to operate NM equipment within the department., • Maintains Joint Commission standards and other regulatory agency requirements., • 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: • Graduate of an approved AMA Nuclear Medicine Program - Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) • ARRT Nuclear Technology or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required Required Minimum Experience: • Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) - Required, • Minimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience - Preferred Required Minimum Skills: • Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff., • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities., • Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation with all contacts., • Must function independently and under pressure while participating actively in a team environment., • Must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times., • Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment., • Must be able to prioritize appropriately and multitask effectively., • Must be detail oriented., • Must interact professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians., • Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member., • Must be compliant with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and applicable professional standards., • Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department protocols., • Has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely., • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative., • Able to independently perform job functions., • Sets up equipment and positions patient for the procedure., • Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed. 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