Nuclear Medicine Educator - PN

Lexington Medical Specialists • Columbia, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary Facilitates the delivery of quality patient care through practice as an educator, mentor, and leader for Nuclear Medicine Technicians in the Physician Network. The Nuclear Medicine Technician Educator is an expert clinician who demonstrates departmental and service line-based leadership, excellent communication skills, and proficient knowledge and decision- making skills. Performs all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic testing and quality improvement related to nuclear medicine exams in which radiopharmaceuticals are prepared and administered. Presents a positive image and attitude to staff, patients, and visitors. Educators are exceptional teachers, critical thinkers, and exhibit collaboration with all members of leadership, staff, and providers. Develops, coordinates, and implements orientation, training, and competency validation for all Nuclear Medicine Technicians, including new hires and students. Maintains and evaluates equipment/supplies for diagnostic services. Responsible for the ongoing quality assurance necessary to maintain accreditation and adhering to its standards as well as submitting reaccreditation applications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Equivalent.
• 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association License
• Current CPR Certification
• Must possess excellent understanding of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• None.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the delivery of quality patient care through practice as an educator, mentor, and leader for Nuclear Medicine Technicians in the Physician Network.
• Performs all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic testing and quality improvement related to nuclear medicine exams in which radiopharmaceuticals are prepared and administered.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements orientation, training, and competency validation for all Nuclear Medicine Technicians, including new hires and students.
• Maintains and evaluates equipment/supplies for diagnostic services.
• Responsible for the ongoing quality assurance necessary to maintain accreditation and adhering to its standards as well as submitting reaccreditation applications.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of the Physician Network Nuclear Medicine Technician.
• Consistently and integrally involved in daily operations, which includes creating daily staffing schedules as well as managing call-outs or unexpected staffing/scheduling changes.
• Serves the role of educational mentor to all Nuclear Medicine Technicians in the Physician Network.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and revises current protocols and competencies per accreditation guidelines.
• Researches best practice and assists with policy and procedure development, revisions, and annual reviews.
• Provides structured orientation to new employees and identifies areas of specific competencies to be completed annually by all staff members.
• Identifies needs for staff development.
• Creates, implements, and evaluates education programs for group settings and works individually with staff for training, educating, and mentoring.
• Provides consistent feedback to staff and mentoring through positive interactions.
• Responsible for maintaining and submitting documentation for Nuclear Medicine Accreditation.
• Maintains continuous quality assurance plans according to accreditation standards.
• Provides quarterly QA data to Quality Department and Cardiovascular Directors.
• Monitors and evaluates the safety, efficiency, and accuracy of diagnostic tests.
• Evaluates current equipment for optimal operation.
• Serves as resource to staff.
• Provides detailed feedback and participates as needed to Director(s) for Probationary and Annual Performance Evaluations.
• Promotes a professional working atmosphere in department and maintains professional rapport with the Medical Director(s), Medical Staff, and all other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates competence in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist staff in providing care and treatment for the patient populations served.
• Serves as a role model for Nuclear Medicine staff, other healthcare personnel, and Nuclear Medicine students in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to their practice.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-service meetings, current literature and professional affiliations; maintains certification and educational requirements.
• Embodies those behaviors, philosophies, and values which serve to uphold the ideals and enhance the image of Lexington Medical Center.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as required by circumstances based on departmental needs.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one
• LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree