Nuclear Medicine Tech, Lead

Baptist Health • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start on day one!
Position Summary:Directs daily workflow and assists the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, Imaging Services Supervisor, Imaging Services Manager, and/or Imaging Services Director

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must meet ONE of the following in totality:• Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR • Maintains current certification as a (ARRT) (N) American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
• Must meet ALL of the following:• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Adheresto Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Assigns team members to specific rooms necessary to coordinate patient flow.
• Initiatesservice recovery and involve supervisor and/or manager as needed.
• Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing thatsupport the needs of the patients and physicians.
• Works directly with the interpreting physician and supervisor to standardize guidelines and initiate revisions as needed.
• Ensuresimages meet the established Quality Control standards.
• Providesinput to supervisor for evaluations/coaching plans.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Participatesin interviews for potential team members.
• Performs all nuclear medicine procedures. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the modality with responsibility for radiation safety monitoring and practice as it pertains to radiopharmaceutical storage, handling, and administration.
• Ensuressafety of all customers.
• Acts as a resource for new team members and students.
• Assists in training new technologists.
• Actively participatesin departmental projects and processimprovementsinitiatives.
• Utilizes all corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization.
• Maintains a cooperative work environment in the department and reports noncompliance to manager or supervisor.
• Reports equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Works closely with all departments to maintain high quality coordination of activities.
• May be required to work at any facility.
• Provides patient transport.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
• ALL benefits start on day one!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed