Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Specializes in and leads therapeutic administration of radiopharmaceuticals. This technologist will also perform high-quality pediatric Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / PET-CT procedures daily. This role focuses on the regulatory requirements, documentation, preparation, administration, and monitoring of high-dose radioactive isotopes for therapeutic treatments while ensuring comprehensive knowledge and application of diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures. The Lead Technologist over therapies will oversee the daily operations of the therapy program, ensuring adherence to safety standards, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients. Will also serve as the subject matter expert for advancing research and care across Children's Hospital Colorado, while serving as a key partner with our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD).

This position requires a proactive leader who collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, provides mentorship to technologists, and maintains meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of patient care, record keeping, and department management. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge in high-dose radioisotope therapies, demonstrate expertise in pediatric patient care, and have a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Starting pay for this position is $55.48/hour.

Department Name: Nuclear Medicine
Job Status: Full-Time; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday - Friday

• EDUCATION - Graduation from an accredited nuclear medicine program required. Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare or scientific discipline strongly preferred.
• EXPERIENCE - Two years of diagnostic radiographic experience required.
  • Experience in a pediatric healthcare setting or with pediatric patients is preferred.
  • Experience in high-dose radioactive therapy administration of one of the following is strongly preferred:
    • MIBG I-131
    • I-131
    • Lutathera
    • Y-90
  • Proven leadership experience or prior supervisory role in a nuclear medicine department preferred.
  • Participation in research or quality improvement projects in nuclear medicine preferred.
• CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS; ARRT Registered Technologist with Nuclear Medicine discipline or a NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) required.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Provides patient care to all of these age groups:

• Neonate- < 30 days
• Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr.
• Toddlers- > 1 yr. to 3 yrs.
• Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs. to 5 yrs.
• School age-> 5 yrs. to 13 yrs.
• Adolescent- >13 yrs. to 18 yrs.
• Adult- >18 yrs. to 65 yrs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Oversees radiographic images and monitors quality for all NM diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Facilitates patient flow on a daily basis.
• Independently produces high quality images while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning
• Provides age appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
• Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers and others.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate all Nuclear Medicine equipment, including PET; and ancillary equipment as needed
• Demonstrates and utilizes principles of ALARA in radiation safety management.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of RIS and PACs as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
• Manages patient priority and act as first responder when needed.
• Follows department policies, procedures and protocol.
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in IV placement and securement, and extravasation handling.
• Responsible for ordering, handling, recording and administering radioactive materials in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Participates in procedure review and writing.
• Participates in competency assessment.
• Responsible for the coordination and/or oversight of projects and initiatives as defined by leadership.
• Directs the technologist in their daily work and assists with technologist scheduling.
• Oversees student and new hire training in the radiology department and communicates with the school and/or supervisor as required.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level. Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.

Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

Decision Making: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
• Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
• Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
• Audio Visual : Hearing: good
• General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
• General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional
• Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
• Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.