Overview:
He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of Nuclear Medicine. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe Nuc Med environment daily. They must know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to Nuc Med patient care.
Responsibilities:
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Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
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Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position. Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service. Observes accreditation standards.
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Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles. Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
- Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
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Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
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Administers radiopharmaceuticals to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
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Practices Nuc Med pharmaceutical safety. Follows department policies related to radiopharmaceutical safety and as dictated by the State of Alabama regulation for Radioactive Materials.
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Performs nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with the authorized users of the facility Radioactive Materials License.
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Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
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Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
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Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
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Participates in Nuc Med QC and completes appropriate documentation for all Nuc Med equipment.
- Provides all QC and documentation of assay, dispensation and disposal of radioactive materials.
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Participates in the development of exam procedures and performance of necessary inspections by regulatory and accrediting organizations.
- Works with the manager/supervisor/staff to control and maintain inventory and supplies and communicates problems and supply needs as required.
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Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
- Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
DCH Standards:
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Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
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Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
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Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
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Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
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Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
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Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
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Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
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Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
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All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.
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Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
- Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows:
Nuclear Medicine (CNMT, ARRT (N)) – Must have current registration by the ARRT in radiography and/or nuclear medicine or a graduate of a CNMT program with CNMT certification.
WORK CONTEXT
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Interpersonal Relationships
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Contact with others
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Electronic mail
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Frequency of Conflict Situations
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Face-to-Face Discussions
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Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
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Telephone
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Work with Work Group or Team
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Physical Work Conditions
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Awkward Positions
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Exposed to Disease or Infections
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Exposed to Radiation
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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
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Physical Proximity
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Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
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Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
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Wear Radiation Protection
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Structural Job Characteristics
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Consequence of Error
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Freedom to Make Decisions
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Frequency of Decision Making
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Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
PHYSICAL FACTORS
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Physical Abilities
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Dynamic Flexibility
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Extent Flexibility
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Gross Body Coordination
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Gross Body Equilibrium
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Stamina
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Static Strength
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Trunk Strength
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Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
- Physical presence onsite is essential.
OTHER JOB FACTORS
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Work Styles
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
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Concern for Others
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Cooperation
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Dependability
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Independence
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Initiative
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Integrity
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Self-Control
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Social Orientation
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Stress Tolerance
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Work Values
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Achievement
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Independence
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Relationships
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Working Conditions
