Lead Nuclear Medicine/PET Tech
About The Position
As a Lead Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist, you will join a team focused on delivering quality, value, and access in patient care. You will provide leadership and support to technologists, help maintain performance and quality standards, and perform technologist duties to maintain technical skills and help address staffing shortages. You may act on behalf of the Imaging Center Manager when that person is unavailable. The role also requires protecting patient property and health information, safeguarding on-site medications and financial information, following safety protocols, and maintaining respectful, professional relationships with patients, families, the public, and coworkers. The position requires sound judgment, effective communication, prioritization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
- ARRT(N) certification and/or NMTCB certification, with a State Nuclear Medicine License.
- State License in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology.
- Venipuncture certification or permit.
- BLS certification.
- Familiarity with and ability to use RIS, imaging equipment, and PACS.
- Ability to maintain all required quality standards.
- Sound judgment and professionalism in all situations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including respectful interaction with patients, leaders, and colleagues.
- Ability to prioritize work, solve complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide the Imaging Center Manager with feedback regarding technologists’ performance and quality.
- Manage, coach, train, support, and motivate team members.
- Monitor and document performance during performance periods and provide documentation to the Imaging Center Manager.
- Promote flexibility in staff utilization and delegate work appropriately across teams and departments.
- Follow OSHA regulations, RadNet practices, and generally accepted safety protocols.
- Perform technologist duties to maintain technical skills and alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provide input on hiring and performance evaluations for Nuclear Medicine Technologist employees.
- Act on behalf of the Imaging Center Manager when that person is unavailable.
- Safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information.
- Safeguard on-site medications in accordance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Respect company property, including cash and patient financial information on-site or on patient portals.
- Maintain professional behavior toward patients and coworkers and respond to others’ needs.
- Respect patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities.
- Interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, families, and the public in a clinical setting.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Maintain required quality standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
- Wellness dollars.
- 401(k) employer match.
- Free services at any company imaging center for the employee and immediate family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
