Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist plans, organizes, directs, and controls the daily operation and clinical and technical practice of assigned patient care sections. The role provides quality patient care and may perform procedures for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Lead coordinates staff workflow, supports training and development, helps maintain equipment and operational standards, and ensures compliance with safety and medication-management requirements. The position also performs routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures and responds to radiation spills, leading staff through cleanup procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate's degree/college diploma and graduation from a JRCNMT- or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program.
At least 5 years of clinical experience as a staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care setting.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
CNMT certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or R.T. (ARRT, (N)) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
CT certification from the NMTCB or ARRT.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and graduation from a JRCNMT- or regionally accredited nuclear medicine program.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily work schedule 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, support interviewing, and provide input on performance evaluations.
Ensure equipment is operational and take appropriate action when needed; perform support or administrative duties as necessary to maintain operations.
Ensure appropriate orientation, training, and development for staff, students, and new hires, and facilitate 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 ensure their security.
Assist radiologists with procedures, including proper medication handling.
Follow radiation and medication management guidelines for delivery, storage, security, and disposal, as well as Nuclear Medicine safety policies, guidelines, and protocols.
Perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures and quality control, and document patient care within the NMT scope of practice and institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
Respond appropriately to radiation spills and lead staff through cleanup procedures.