Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technician provides thorough processing of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and requires population-specific competencies. The role adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate to the level of patient contact. It includes technical nuclear medicine work, quality management, staff supervision, and management of patient satisfaction and problem resolution programs for Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
ARRT-N (Nuclear Medicine Technology) or NMTCB-NMT (Nuclear Medicine Technology) certification.
BLS issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or CPR issued by either organization within 90 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Current Oklahoma State Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the employer's insurance carrier; the role requires operating an INTEGRIS-owned or personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Order and/or prepare appropriate radiopharmaceuticals.
Perform highly technical nuclear medicine procedures and use computers to process and manipulate patient data to attain exam results.
Maintain proper records to ensure the department operates within Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.
Record patient results on appropriate media, including film, disk, paper, Teleradiology, or PACS systems.
Perform quality control procedures on nuclear medicine cameras, dose calibrators, and well/probe counters.
Calculate radiopharmaceutical decay and biological half-lives using complex mathematical formulas, and compound complex drug kits according to precise production patterns.
Supervise the quality management program for Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology equipment, including quarterly QA projects.
Supervise department staff, including hiring, evaluating performance and competency, and conducting disciplinary or counseling sessions as needed.
Supervise the Patient Satisfaction Program and manage the Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology Problem Resolution Program for patient and medical staff issues.
Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals.