Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN - Heart and Vascular Institute

Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

• Heart and Vascular Institute Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• 3.

7 Nashville, TN Job Details Part-time 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance

Qualifications CNMT Full 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:

VHVI Non-Inv Diag Nuclear Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides PRN nuclear cardiology imaging coverage across multiple VHVI locations. Must be able to work independently at satellite offices and collaboratively with a team at the main campus location. Position provides daytime PRN coverage only; no evening, weekend, or holiday coverage is required. .

Heart and Vascular Institute:

Flexible scheduling

• Covering varied shifts like weekend or per diem based on need.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform nuclear cardiology examinations , including myocardial perfusion imaging (with and without myocardial blood flow reserve), RVG/MUGA studies, and cardiac amyloid imaging, with responsibility for image processing, analysis, and report preparation in accordance with established protocols.

Review cardiology exam requests, patient history, and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective imaging . Apply a broad range of nuclear cardiology skills to ensure examinations are completed efficiently while meeting quality, safety, and regulatory standards . Perform IV placement and provide clinical support during cardiac imaging procedures in coordination with nursing staff. Provide appropriate nuclear medicine screening and radiation safety practices for patients, staff, and self according to prescribed standards. Perform daily nuclear medicine quality control activities , including radiopharmaceutical package receipt and survey, dose calibrator quality control, and required radiation area surveys and wipe tests in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate the ability to work independently at satellite office locations and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team at the main campus location. Accurately document procedures, imaging data, reports, and quality control activities in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. Assist with orientation and training of students and new staff as assigned. Position provides daytime PRN coverage only ; no evening, weekend, or holiday coverage is required . The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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 Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others:

  Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas

• Builds and Maintains Relationships:

  Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships

• Communicates 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 them

• Solves 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 promptly

• Ensures 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 closure

• Stewards Organizational Resources:

  Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area

• Makes Data Driven Decisions:

  Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas:

  Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches

• Applies 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

•

Others Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.