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 role collaborates with the medical director, cardiologists, and/or appropriate physicians on the development or modification of tests, procedures, therapies, and protocols. The supervisor monitors work to maintain optimal timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety among Nuclear Medicine staff. The position gathers information about patients’ illnesses and medical histories to help guide diagnostic procedures for therapy; explains procedures and safety precautions; assists during procedures; administers radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction; and completes exams, procedures, and therapies while identifying optimal images for physician interpretation. The supervisor also orients staff, ensures technologist competencies, reviews and approves timecards, addresses attendance and conduct expectations, communicates with staff, patients, and ordering providers, and addresses imaging quality issues according to radiologist standards.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Imaging or Allied Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification from NMTCB.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist state license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Imaging or Allied Health.
- Three years of Nuclear Medicine Technology experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities and specialized functions of the Nuclear Medicine section.
- Collaborate with the medical director, cardiologists, and/or appropriate physicians on developing or modifying tests, procedures, therapies, and protocols.
- Monitor work to maintain timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety.
- Gather information about patients’ illnesses and medical histories to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist during procedures.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction to detect or treat diseases.
- Complete exams, procedures, and therapies and identify optimal images for physician interpretation.
- Orient staff to the Nuclear Medicine department and ensure staff meet Nuclear Medicine Technologist job competencies.
- Review and approve staff timecards and hold staff accountable to attendance policy and Franciscan Values.
- Communicate clearly and concisely 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
