Nuclear Medicine Tech - Full Time

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

110d•$52 - $87

About The Position

Coordinates the technical activities of the Nuclear Medicine Department, providing technical expertise for Technologists under the general supervision of the Radiologists.

Requirements

Associates Degree - Allied Health
Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training program
2 years clinical experience in a Nuclear Medicine Department in hospital setting
CNMT License.
Nuclear Medicine (ARRT or NMTCB).
BCLS or ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

Demonstrates mastery of all technical aspects within guidelines of the Technologist I & II.
Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
Complies with organization-wide and department specific policies and procedures, including working knowledge of policies.
Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups.
Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements.
Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department.
Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with a patient. Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when bringing patients to and from the department.
Demonstrates ability to problem solve equipment failure, clerical error, and interdepartmental conflicts. Advance skilled Technologist able to work with minimal supervision.
Exhibits working relationships that are characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and respect. Supports co-workers when required by teaching/training new procedures, equipment usage and proper technique.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
Reports equipment malfunction to the proper personnel, initiates service or notifies Bio-medical Engineering department.
Reports to supervisor any suggestions to increase productivity or quality of work.
Accepts personal accountability for maintaining a safe work environment. Speaks up when others are taking safety risks. Follows rules designed for personal protection and environmental safety, including safe use of equipment. Understands and can carry out their role in department and organizational emergency and disaster plans in a prompt and effective manner.
Performs responsibly and consistently when standing in for supervisor, including assignment of work duties to achieve maximum efficiency, coordinates breaks to maintain adequate coverage at all times, and displays sound judgment in decision making regarding patient care, assignments, and scheduling changes.
Assumes responsibility for the radiation safety emergency response plan and serves on Emergency Management Committee.
Follows up on supplies that are back ordered, delivered in error etc Assists supervisor to control unit supply costs.
Follows Lean principles and creates SOPs for the Department as needed.
Monitors and reports to the Unit Lead RN any patient or family complaints, intervening before issues arise and implements service recovery strategies as needed.
Monitors the technical quality of work performed by the department and ensures continuous and effective flow of activity.
Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation to a specific clinical area.
Monitors and/or Resolves Issues: On RIS worklist for exams not completed or transcribed, on PACS for exams on exceptions list, on PACS primordial for QC Issues, reports all unresolved issues.
Adheres to the Radiation Safety, Material Safety Data Sheet and Fire/Safety policies and procedures. Able to identify where information manuals are located.
Advances professional knowledge and practice through continuing education.
Assesses the daily staffing needs and assigns tasks/projects to staff. Makes recommendations for improvement.