Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech - Cardiac - Days
About The Position
INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Lead Nuclear Med Tech in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work 7a-330p, Full-time, with Diagnostic Cardiology team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technician provides thorough processing of all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Responsibilities The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Orders and/or prepares the appropriate radiopharmaceuticals Performs highly technical nuclear medicine procedures and utilizes computers to process and manipulate patient data to attain exam results Maintains proper records to assure the department operates within the guidelines established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Records patient results on the proper media (i.e. film disk, paper, and Teleradiology or PACS system) Performs quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine cameras, dose calibrators and well/probe counters Manipulates complex mathematical formulas to calculate decay of radiopharmaceuticals and their biological half-lives, and compounds complex drug kits, which may follow difficult and precise patterns of production Supervises the quality management program for Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology equipment, including quarterly QA projects Supervises department staff, including hiring, evaluating performance and competency, and conducting disciplinary/counseling sessions as needed Supervises the Patient Satisfaction Program and manages the Problem Resolution Program of Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology dealing with patient and medical staff issues The Lead Nuclear Medicine reports to the Director of Diagnostic Cardiology. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Daily exposure to low level radiation from sealed sources, patient doses, patient dose administration, and dosed patients in addition to occasional exposure to higher levels of radiation from the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Some exposure to patient blood, other bodily fluids and vector borne pathogens. Must be able to work in excess of 8 hours per day/40 hours per week and participate in the on-call roster. May be required to wear universal protective clothing. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Requirements
- EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: ARRT-NMT (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY) OR NMTCB-NMT (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECCHNOLOGY)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association OR CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
- This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
Nice To Haves
- EXPERIENCE: Supervisory experience preferred
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Orders and/or prepares the appropriate radiopharmaceuticals
- Performs highly technical nuclear medicine procedures and utilizes computers to process and manipulate patient data to attain exam results
- Maintains proper records to assure the department operates within the guidelines established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Records patient results on the proper media (i.e. film disk, paper, and Teleradiology or PACS system)
- Performs quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine cameras, dose calibrators and well/probe counters
- Manipulates complex mathematical formulas to calculate decay of radiopharmaceuticals and their biological half-lives, and compounds complex drug kits, which may follow difficult and precise patterns of production
- Supervises the quality management program for Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology equipment, including quarterly QA projects
- Supervises department staff, including hiring, evaluating performance and competency, and conducting disciplinary/counseling sessions as needed
- Supervises the Patient Satisfaction Program and manages the Problem Resolution Program of Nuclear Medicine/Cardiology dealing with patient and medical staff issues
Benefits
- front-loaded PTO
- 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability
- increased retirement match
- paid family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
