Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, FT Days, Monday - Friday, (8hr shift)

Memorial Hermann Health System • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Position responsible for fulfilling a leadership role and a clinical expert role in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care within the Imaging Services departments of the hospital, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary. Position is responsible for providing expert care to patients from multiple services/specialties, and for complex diagnosis. The Lead Technologist monitors and maintains responsibility for department's high quality patient care by matching patient needs with departmental resources. The Lead Technologist possesses the experience, knowledge, abilities and willingness to act as a clinical resource person. In addition, they provide operations coordination and professional leadership while ensuring all quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support.
• Radiology Technologist Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT) or (MRA).
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R).
• Computed Tomography (CT) Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT).
• Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT- CT).
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT- MR).
• Nuclear Medicine Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT).
• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Mammography Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT).
• Registered Mammography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M).
• Ultrasound: Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS) or equivalent certification.
• Five (5) years of prior experience as an imaging tech in an acute hospital or ambulatory setting.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills with ability to perform imaging on patients of all ages with all types of conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in all aspects of department operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all activities between diagnostic testing and nursing staff, emergency/critical care and primary physicians.
• Facilitate rapid patient flow through the department to attain positive outcomes.
• Direct and evaluate departmental throughput; delegate or provide backup assistance.
• Make daily assignments for all departmental personnel.
• Ensure safe care to patients and provide staff education; promote quality care within operating budgetary specifications.
• Assist physicians in prioritizing their work and notify Director of significant occurrences.
• Act as a liaison between departmental staff, medical personnel, patients, and family members.
• Promote staff professional growth and development, serving as a mentor, coach, and preceptor.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other clinical coordinators or team leads in the department.
• Ensure shift-to-shift equipment maintenance and stocking of supplies within department rooms/areas.
• Complete incident/occurrence reports regarding unplanned, adverse, or potentially litigious events.
• Provide written shift reports as required to the Manager/Director.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings and other required leadership meetings.
• Create schedules for technologists to ensure department's full coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees