Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech - 8-Hour Day Shift - Los Angeles, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Los Angeles, CA

17d•$60 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist plans, organizes, directs, and controls the daily operations and clinical/technical practice of assigned patient care sections. The role provides quality patient care and may perform procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Lead coordinates staff and workflow, supports training and safety, oversees medication handling and security, and performs routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with the applicable scope of practice and institutional and departmental policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Graduate of a JRCNMT- or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program required.
At least 5 years of clinical experience as a staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care setting required.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification required.
CNMT certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or RT (ARRT), (N) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.
CT certification from the NMTCB or ARRT required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree; graduate of a JRCNMT- or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily work schedules and direct staff to maintain effective and efficient workflow in accordance with staffing guidelines.
Work with the Technical Manager to flex staff, manage overtime, assist with timekeeping records and staffing plans, participate in interviewing, and provide input on performance evaluations.
Ensure equipment is operational and take appropriate action when needed; perform other support or administrative duties to maintain operations.
Ensure appropriate orientation, training, and development for staff, students, and new hires, and facilitate staff cross-training as needed.
Work with and support the Safety Ambassador to eliminate errors and the PACS Recon liaison to eliminate significant PACS errors.
Ensure staff involvement in and compliance with safety standards and approved protocol changes.
Transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area, stock them according to policy, and maintain medication security.
Assist radiologists with procedures, including proper medication handling.
Follow radiation and medication management guidelines for delivery, storage, security, and disposal, and follow Nuclear Medicine safety policies, guidelines, and protocols.
Perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures, quality control, and patient-care documentation in accordance with the NMT scope of practice and institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
Respond appropriately to radiation spills and lead staff through cleanup procedures.