LEAD NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Responsible for the overall daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine Department. Will oversee the activities of the staff Nuclear Medicine technologist; Assist with annual appraisals on Nuclear Medicine employees/orient new employees. Serve as a liaison between leadership and staff.

• Assists in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.  
• Consults with radiologist to determine proper imaging protocol.  
• Consults with department leadership to determine proper procedure/guidelines.  
• Develops and implements new forms as needed for operations.  
• Provides for the safety of patients, other hospital employees, and visitors who may be in the nuclear medicine department. 
• Oversees QC/preventative maintenance on equipment.  
• Maintains records on equipment calibration/service.  
• Reports any necessary equipment malfunction to service provider. 
• Evaluates new products/equipment.  
• Assists management in determining the value of new products/equipment to meet the needs of the department.  
• Reviews new products/equipment on the basis cost effectiveness.  
• Makes recommendations for capital purchase of new equipment to department manager. 
• Maintains or changes patient/Technologist schedule to provide accessibility and high-quality services.  
• Provides proper scheduling for procedures.  
• Prepares technologists’ schedule. 
• Maintains department statistics and records required by federal, state, and local agencies.  
• Assists in ACR accreditation.  
• Assist in JCAHO and/or DOH inspections. 
• Assists department manager in the development of performance improvement initiatives.  
• Develops cost saving initiatives.  
• Develops improved patient care initiatives.  
• Assists manager in all aspects of the budget process. 
• Manages cost within departmental guidelines and budgetary constraints. 
• Oversees staff training, hiring, and education.  
• Oversees the activities and assists with annual performance appraisals on Nuclear Med staff.  
• Assists with interviews for staff positions.  
• Orients new employees to department.  
• Maintains continuing education for staff. 
• Performs all job duties of staff Nuclear Medicine technologist included on job description of nuclear medicine staff technologist. 
• Conducts periodic staff meetings. Attends lead/department meetings. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

•  Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Nuclear Medicine program. 
•  Minimum three (3) years of Nuclear Medicine experience
  • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment
  • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience in Healthcare setting

• Current Nuclear Medicine registry with the ARRTor NMTCB
• Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. 
• Act 33 with renewal 
• Act 34 with renewal 
•  Act 73 FBI Clearance 

 

• →This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Mechanical Hazards

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Rotates All Shifts

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

8 Hours Shifts

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

On-Call

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Travel Between Sites

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Direct Patient Care

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Eye Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hand Protection

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Feet, Toe Protection

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Body Protection

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Latex Exposure

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Laser Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bending (Stooping)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Sitting

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Walking

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Climbing Ladders

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Standing

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Kneeling

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Squatting (Crouching)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Twisting/Turning

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

 

 

<20#

 

 

 

Carry

x

 

 

 

<10#

 

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Feeling (Sensation)

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Color Vision

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Hearing Clearly

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Reaching Forward

 

 

 

x

 

 

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

x

 

 

 

<10#

 

 

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

 

x

 

 

 

<10#

 

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.