Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

About The Position

Responsible for the overall daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine Department. The role oversees the activities of staff Nuclear Medicine technologists, supports annual appraisals, orients new employees, and serves as a liaison between leadership and staff. The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist also performs the duties of a staff Nuclear Medicine technologist. The position supports department operations, quality and safety, equipment maintenance and evaluation, patient and staff scheduling, regulatory records and accreditation, performance improvement, budgeting, cost management, hiring, training, and continuing education. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor to other department positions. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between System locations may be expected.

Requirements

Completion of a JRCERT-accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
At least three years of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current Nuclear Medicine registry with the ARRT or NMTCB.
Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved curriculum (CPR and AED).
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing forms, procedures, and protocols, and develop new operational forms as needed.
Consult with radiologists on appropriate imaging protocols and with department leadership on procedures and guidelines.
Promote the safety of patients, employees, and visitors in the Nuclear Medicine Department.
Oversee equipment quality control and preventive maintenance; maintain calibration and service records; report malfunctions to service providers.
Evaluate new products and equipment for departmental value and cost effectiveness, and recommend capital purchases to the department manager.
Maintain or adjust patient and technologist schedules, schedule procedures, and prepare technologist schedules to support accessible, high-quality services.
Maintain statistics and records required by federal, state, and local agencies; assist with ACR accreditation and JCAHO and/or DOH inspections.
Assist the department manager with performance-improvement initiatives, cost-saving initiatives, patient-care improvements, and all aspects of the budget process.
Manage costs within departmental guidelines and budgetary constraints.
Oversee staff training, hiring, and education; assist with annual performance appraisals and staff interviews; orient new employees; and maintain staff continuing education.
Perform all duties listed for staff Nuclear Medicine technologists.
Conduct periodic staff meetings and attend lead and department meetings.
Serve as a coach and mentor to other department positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.