Nuclear Medicine Supervisor (1.0 Days - Munster)
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities and specialized functions of the Nuclear Medicine section. The supervisor collaborates with the medical director, cardiologists, and/or appropriate physicians to develop or modify tests, procedures, therapies, and protocols. The role monitors work to maintain optimal timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety among Nuclear Medicine staff. The position involves gathering information about patients’ illnesses and medical histories to guide diagnostic procedures, explaining procedures and safety precautions, assisting during tests, and administering radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction. The supervisor completes exams, procedures, and therapies and identifies optimal images for physician interpretation. The role also orients staff, ensures technologist competencies, reviews and approves timecards, addresses attendance and conduct according to Franciscan policies and values, communicates with staff, patients, and ordering providers, and addresses imaging quality issues according to radiologist standards. Travel is required up to 20%.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Imaging or Allied Health.
- Three years of Nuclear Medicine Technology experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) credential through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) credential through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist state licensure, as listed in the qualifications.
- Travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Imaging or Allied Health.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities and specialized functions of the Nuclear Medicine section.
- Collaborate with the medical director, cardiologists, and/or appropriate physicians to develop or modify tests, procedures, therapies, and protocols.
- Monitor staff work to maintain timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety.
- Gather information on patients’ illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist during procedures.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under physician direction.
- Complete exams, procedures, and therapies, and identify optimal images for physician interpretation.
- Orient staff to the Nuclear Medicine department and ensure they meet Nuclear Medicine Technologist competencies.
- Review and approve staff timecards and hold staff accountable to the attendance policy and Franciscan Values.
- Communicate clearly with staff, patients, and ordering providers.
- Address imaging quality issues with staff according to radiologist standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
