Medical Imaging Tech – Nuclear Med – PRN Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

| Williamson Health is aregional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations andmore than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offeringexceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties andsubspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, WilliamsonMedical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan WestTower, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-artcardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, anaward-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergencyand inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. OtherWilliamson Health service providers include the Bone and JointInstitute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at WilliamsonMedical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that arestrategically located throughout the community, countywideEmergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture VanderbiltHealth and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in WilliamsonCounty. Learn more about our many specialized services atWilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where yourtalents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted inour promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents ofWilliamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptionalpride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering ouremployees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensivebenefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so youcan take charge of your physical, financial, and emotionalwell-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching oTuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible SpendingAccounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Healthis an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality Nuclear Medicineprocedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful andefficient manner while providing those services in a safe and cleanenvironment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

Earned a Nuclear Medicine diploma or degree from a college oruniversity. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements. Must beCNMT or NMTCN eligible. BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Preference of at least one year of workexperience in hospital environment working in Nuclear Medicineafter graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Will train on specific equipment andprocesses utilized at Williamson Medical Center.

PhysicalEnvironment:

Radiation safety and universal precautions practicedin a multi modality imaging department.

Physical Effort:

Possessesthe ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physicallymanipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movement ofpatients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist,stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and inwriting; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergencysituations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychologicalhealth in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients,their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call forSTAT studies after hours and on weekends and must be availablewithin 30 minutes.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Checks patientidentification and physician order to ensure accuracy of requestbefore proceeding with study. Questions female patients (ages12-50) regarding the possibility of pregnancy and properlydocuments information in record. Communicates potential or existingproblems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.

Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring thepatient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patienttransport. Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas duringdowntime periods and always makes good use of time. Workingenvironment is clean, organized, well stocked, and free of clutter.

Follows nuclear medicine isotope procedure process during theadministration of an isotope. Shows leadership and teamwork indifficult situations and makes appropriate decisions. Implementsnew departmental procedures readily and without delay. Volunteersfor overtime and fill-in when needed. Ensures the safety ofpatients by following all safety procedures while moving patientsfrom wheelchair or stretcher to table and watching patient while ontable. Communicates and follows through with fellow employees toensure that all requests from physicians and patients arecompleted.