Lead Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Custodian - Grossmont Hospital - Full-Time - Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare•La Mesa, CA

1d•$58 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

Radioactive Field Source Custodian & Lead Technologist is responsible for directing operational activities, supervision of the staff, performing management responsibilities and conducting a physical inventory of radioactive fields sources throughout Grossmont Hospital Campus, supervising and/or performing field source leakage tests, drafting policies and procedures and documentation of compliance with Title 17 or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Radioactive Material License (RAM). The Lead shall provide technical support, expertise and professional judgment as a Technologist. Our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost effective and accessible manner.

Requirements

Appropriate training and experience as necessary for safe handling of radiation sources as defined in the RAM
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
(CTNM) Current CT NM licensure
Ability to demonstrate competencies in procedures
Perform full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures to demonstrate monitoring the tissue and organ functionality and characteristics that localizes the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Complete post processing computer functionality for calculations of higher and lower concentrations of radioactivity, determining abnormal and normal tissues and functions
Complete and present calculations to radiologist for interpretation of images
Archive images in PACS systems for data retrieval
Knowledge of application of radioactive materials.
Ability to respond to radioactive emergencies ensures compliance with Title 17, NRC, RAM.
Knowledge and understand of radiological sciences, computer programs and documentation.
Effective verbal and written interpersonal skills.
Ability to courteously accommodate angry or frustrated customers.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to calmly handle multiple telephone or personal contacts daily.

Nice To Haves

Completion of bachelors degree in scientific or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Directing operational activities
Supervision of the staff
Performing management responsibilities
Conducting a physical inventory of radioactive fields sources throughout Grossmont Hospital Campus
Supervising and/or performing field source leakage tests
Drafting policies and procedures and documentation of compliance with Title 17 or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Radioactive Material License (RAM)
Provide technical support, expertise and professional judgment as a Technologist
Assigns staff to assist co-workers in completing of their tasks (i.e. Clerical staff and/or Radiology Assistants)
Monitors billing, completion and/or modification of exams
Verifies preliminary billing reports, scheduled and completed exam, and reports
Ensures correct modifiers and charge codes are used
Follow up on procedures that remain in S or C Status in IDXRAD
Support and participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives
Identifies problems and implements appropriate actions to improve departmental operations and/or quality of care
Provides on going educational support to work group with documentation of attendees
Provides written recommendations for cost reduction and department improvements
Ensures cleanliness and adequate stocking in exam and work areas
Provide staff with on-going feedback regarding performance
Monitor staff attendance
Address employee performance issues following the SHC Coaching and Counseling Policy and Procedure
Solicit input from radiologist regarding staff performance and provide feedback to staff on an on-going basis
Monitor work demands and flex staff to maintain 99% productivity
Facilitates efficient patient flow and utilizes resources and supplies appropriately
Independently identifies workflow problems and directs staff to initiate appropriate actions
Demonstrate teamwork by taking initiative to perform non-assigned duties and to assist co-workers
Daily ordering of radionuclides from Radiopharmacy
Monitor packages delivered to the "Hot Lab" and "Storage Areas"
Adhere to strict radiation safety policies and procedures when handling radionuclides which emit spontaneous radiation and pose an occupational risk to higher than background levels of radiation
Correctly identify unit dose per patient and type of isotope
Perform appropriate calibration of doses prior to administration
Documentation isotope administered to patient and calibrated dose in NMIS
Follow all procedures as required in the Radioactive Material's License
Monitor staff, patients and visitors and prevent public exposure to greater than background levels of radiation
Maintain annual leakage testing logs and records per RAM License, Title 17 or NRC
Maintain Radioactive Material License inventory of radioactive sources maintained in the hospital
Responsible for drafting policies and procedures, competencies and training associated with safe use and storage of radioactive sealed sources
Report to Radiation Safety Committee and Radiation Safety Officer
Post staff schedules 2 weeks prior to work date
Appropriate schedule vacations, holiday, weekends and on-call
Attends required mandatory in-services and departmental meetings
Attends and actively participates in management meetings