Medical Group Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Radiology

Health First Medical Group Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Radiology

Position Summary:
Fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by being committed to the Health First I CARE Values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). Contribute to a positive and productive work environment, produce quality images, follow all HF, hospital and departmental protocols, and mentor colleagues and students within a team concept.

• Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on "Every Patient / Every Time".
• Perform "time out" process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
• Adhere to ALARA principles of radiation safety.
• Have knowledge regarding the location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies.
• Be familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
• Be responsible for hurricane preparedness and duties as a Health First associate.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
• Accurately complete all required documentation/forms – written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS).
• Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
• Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources.
• Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards.
• Properly position patients and use appropriate technique.
• Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
• Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
• Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
• Attend staff meetings/in-services as required. Read and sign off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
• Properly identify, prepare and/or administer medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Perform radiation safety tasks within required time limits and in accordance with BRC guidelines.
• Complete computer processing for Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Perform therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals from cold kits.
• Prepare and administer the correct radiopharmaceutical to the correct patient by the correct route in the correct dosage.
• Customer
  
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• Communicate effectively with customers (patients, LIP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) using excellent customer relation skills at all times.
• Provide appropriate pre and post‑procedure education to each patient.
• Respond appropriately to patient/family concerns or complaints.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient privacy and dignity.
• Practice the "I‑CARE PROMISE":
  • I - I will introduce myself and my role.
  • C - I will clarify what I will be doing.
  • A - I will ask if there are any questions.
  • R - I will respond with information and concern.
  • E - I will go the extra mile.

• Utilize supplies/equipment with care in a safe, proficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Ensure computer data is appropriately entered for each procedure – charged completely and appropriately for all procedure(s) performed and supplies used.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Complete jobs/tasks in a timely and concise manner.
• Willingly assist in other areas of the department and hospital or…