Chief PET Technologist

Shields Health Solutions•Springfield, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary coordinator for notification, reporting, and ensuring the smooth functioning of equipment. It also involves overseeing Technologists' activities, including training and education. The position is based at multiple locations including Bay State Hospital, Cooley, Berkshire, Northampton, and the Pittsfield region.

Requirements

Possess an Associates of Applied Science Degree from an approved collegiate or hospital based Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Therapy Program.
Be CNMT or ARRT certified.
Must have at least 6 months of PET or PET/CT experience.
Have adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment.
Able to identify or detect and correct any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions or, if unable to do so, able to contact proper resource for repair.
Works on a full-time basis.
Responsible and available as the situation demands.
Works with professional and non-professional employees.
Extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels, and with outside sources.

Responsibilities

Is the prime coordinator for notification, reporting and assuring smooth functioning of equipment.
Responsible for overseeing Technologist's activity to include training and education.
Plans, directs, and organizes Technologist activity and implementation of protocols.
Is responsible for covering schedules in the event of sick calls or PTO.
Is available for consultation on an emergency basis should problems arise.
Promotes a harmonious and professional working relationship throughout the PET/CT department, throughout the organization and with referral sources.
Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care.
Initiates, monitors and terminates procedures after consultation with Authorized User/Medical Director.
Assists with patient related complaints/issues.
Assumes responsibility that all patients are informed as to clinical policies and addresses patient inquiries or ensures follow through by qualified personnel.
Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use, and specific effects which can be reasonably anticipated with the various types of equipment.
Establishes a schedule of preventative maintenance, and maintains proper documentation of such.
Establishes a schedule for complete equipment quality control, and maintains proper documentation of such.
Establishes a schedule for Radiation Safety Committee Meetings, and maintains proper documentation of such.
In the event of improperly functioning equipment, notifies the proper parties to correct the situation and/or secure additional equipment for use.
Assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic equipment.
Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment.
Assists in developing new procedural techniques and implementing such techniques or protocols as directed by the Medical Director.
Assists in evaluating new equipment and performance of existing equipment.
Makes recommendations and communicates on a regular basis with the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Reports on the technical competence of Technologists to the Medical Director and critiques such.
Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols.
Participates in and attends staff meetings.
Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognition of their individual contributions to the center's team.
Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education and skills. Utilizes professional resources as well as self-motivational techniques to do so.