Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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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

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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. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.