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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nuc Med PET Tech - Vanderbilt Health Hospital
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What they do
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs procedures that use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses. Works under the supervision of a physician, including physicians that specialize in nuclear medicine, in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$57,740 / year median in Tennessee
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:
Nuclear Medicine Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Performs all Nuclear Medicine and /or Pet procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. . Position Highlights New grads and experienced technologists welcome to apply! PET experience required Days- Monday
- Friday
- Rotating hours Located on main campus and working with an adult patient population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
- Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
- Provides appropriate Nuclear Med/PET screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
- Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
- Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting ColleaguesDevelops Self and Others:
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areasBuilds and Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationshipsCommunicates Effectively:
Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services- Serves Others with
Compassion:
Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address themSolves Complex Problems:
Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:
Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.Ensuring High Quality:
Performs Excellent Work:
Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptlyEnsures Continuous Improvement:
Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:
Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.Managing Resources Effectively:
Demonstrates Accountability:
Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closureStewards Organizational Resources:
Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/areaMakes Data Driven Decisions:
Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering InnovationGenerates New Ideas:
Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approachesApplies Technology:
Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges- Adapts to
Change:
Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Certification