Lead Nuc Med Tech - Nuclear Medicine
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine lead technologist is responsible for the assurance of quality in all nuclear medicine imaging procedures for Kettering Health Dayton and Kettering Health Washington Township. Reports to the Manager of Nuclear Medicine and Director. Responsible efficient operations of day to day patient schedules, supply orders and staff schedules. The lead tech will follow protocols and remain up to date with network and industry changes in imaging protocols and attend monthly Modality/IAC meetings to collaborate with KH nuclear medicine protocols. Lead tech will assist in audits for RAM license requirements and monthly film badge collection. Lead tech will work with director and manager to monitor time and attendance, flex time and patient volumes. May occasionally be involved in EMR, PACS and other software improvement projects as requested. Clearly communicates and introduces new procedures to department. Report compliance risks to leadership. Serve as an expert resource to staff. Collaborates with Nuclear Medicine and radiation safety staff to record QA measures, educate technologists as needed. Works under the director and network nuclear medicine manager to evaluate new processes and equipment for performance and safety. Maintains overall all efficient workflow of department and schedules personnel as needed. Participates in recruitment and retention practices under the direction of manager and director. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT(N) or NMTCB)
- Current Radiologic license by the state of Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical nuclear medicine and/or PET required
- BLS required
- Two years of nuclear medicine and/or PET experience required
- Possess leadership abilities including staff utilization and effective delegation
- Organizational and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiate independent action
- Able to work well with others and foster a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Associates Degree Required
- Graduate of approved nuclear medicine program related to nuclear medicine
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SPECT/CT and PET/CT preferred
- Management or supervisory experience, minimum 2 years
- Two years supervisory experience preferred
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree related to nuclear medicine or healthcare management
Responsibilities
- Assurance of quality in all nuclear medicine imaging procedures
- Efficient operations of day to day patient schedules, supply orders and staff schedules
- Follow protocols and remain up to date with network and industry changes in imaging protocols
- Attend monthly Modality/IAC meetings to collaborate with KH nuclear medicine protocols
- Assist in audits for RAM license requirements and monthly film badge collection
- Monitor time and attendance, flex time and patient volumes
- Involved in EMR, PACS and other software improvement projects as requested
- Clearly communicates and introduces new procedures to department
- Report compliance risks to leadership
- Serve as an expert resource to staff
- Collaborates with Nuclear Medicine and radiation safety staff to record QA measures, educate technologists as needed
- Evaluate new processes and equipment for performance and safety
- Maintains overall all efficient workflow of department and schedules personnel as needed
- Participates in recruitment and retention practices
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
