Nuclear Medicine Technologist Supervisor

Emory•Decatur, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and supervises the day-to-day operations of either the Nuclear Medicine or PET service area. Directs and educates staff, maintains equipment and supplies, performs advanced procedures as needed, and coordinates operations in the manager’s absence. Provides and oversees quality patient care for diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, including preparing patients, assisting with patient and family education, communicating patient needs and responses, and ensuring complete and accurate documentation. Operates imaging and specialty equipment, keeps current with medical-device uses, and takes precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. Provides direct care for procedures in the service area, including more complex technical care and care for complex patients. Assists with planning and sequencing diagnostic procedures, supports colleagues in recognizing and managing unstable patient-care situations, and serves as a resource for students and junior technologists. May support research and related activities. Maintains regulatory documentation and employee education and competency files, completes employee orientation, assists with budget planning, coordinates staffing resources, and keeps the section manager informed of section activities. Performs other related duties as required. The role is based at Emory Decatur Hospital and is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. shift. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, standing and walking occasionally to frequently, sitting occasionally, and close eye work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals and fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, radiation, and patient-care or handling injuries. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used. Travel may be required; conditions and demands may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
At least three years of experience.
At least one year of supervisory experience or one year as a Level 3 Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and supervise day-to-day operations of the Nuclear Medicine or PET service area.
Direct and educate staff, maintain equipment and supplies, and perform advanced procedures as needed.
Coordinate operations in the manager’s absence.
Provide direct, quality care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures and assist with patient and family education.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence, and ensure complete and accurate patient-care documentation.
Operate imaging and specialty equipment, remain knowledgeable about medical-device uses, and take precautions to minimize radiation exposure.
Provide more complex technical care and regularly provide direct care to complex patients.
Assist with planning and sequencing multiple diagnostic procedures.
Serve as a resource for students and junior technologists and assist colleagues with recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient-care situations.
Support or assist with research and related activities as needed.
Maintain documentation for internal and external regulatory purposes.
Complete the employee orientation process and maintain employee education and competency files.
Assist with budget planning and coordinate staffing resources to meet facility needs.
Keep the section manager informed of section activities.
Perform other related duties as required.