Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cincinnati Children's•Burnet, TX

1d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

To function as a leader and an imaging/radiopharmaceutical therapy technologist in the field of Nuclear Medicine. To facilitate and coordinate patient care, delivery and effective communication within the medical center dedicated to the care of infants, children, adolescents and those with childhood conditions. Work closely with team members of the Radiology Department and other collaborating departments throughout the hospital and outpatient sites.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or Equivalent
3+ years of pediatric experience
Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB) OR Registered ARRT (N) within 6 months
Licensed by Ohio Department of Health within 30 days of eligibility

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Patient Care - Procedures and Exams - Prepare patients, parents and/or families for procedures/examinations physically and/or psychologically.
Conduct procedures/examinations following protocol/guidelines as directed.
May obtain, review, bring together, and/or facilitate the exchange of patient information.
Is considered an expert at specialized exams and using problem solving skills to ensure image optimization through application of advanced techniques.
Customer Service - Patient - Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families.
Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner.
Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns using problem solving skills to resolve situations.
Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families.
Communication - Patient - Communicate with patient, families and employees in courteous manner.
Respond promptly to requests by patients, families and employees.
Provide information concerning patients that are admitted to, referred to/from, transferred to/from, or discharged from home unit.
Provide emotional support to families as needed.
Utilizes effective communication techniques to identify problems.
Works toward creative solutions with help of manager.
Serve as a Resource - Demonstrate advanced competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors.
Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills; stay abreast of changes in key systems; serve as an expert resource to the department, and/or hospital in specific area(s).
Educates and orients by teaching peers, students, residents and fellows the skills necessary to independently perform radiography exams.
Provides evaluative feedback to manager throughout training process.
Consistently reports and documents equipment malfunctions making necessary adjustments or repairs as able.
Provides additional support to facilitate patient care in such situations.
Process Improvement - Identify, lead, and direct process/quality improvement/assurance activities.
Measure and present results of improvement efforts and ongoing performance measures of processes.
In collaboration with appropriate individuals, develop strategic plans for improvement.
May manage activities such as training and audits which support process improvement initiatives/activities.
May participate on process improvement team(s).