Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior

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Serves as a technical expert in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures, including advanced imaging modalities and radiopharmaceutical therapies. Demonstrates mastery in performing complex Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / PET-CT procedures while mentoring other technologists. Takes a leading role in radiation safety compliance and protocol development. Develops basic competencies and abilities in advanced therapeutic procedures such as MIBG I-131 Therapy, Lutathera, and Y-90 treatments. Provides expert patient care while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Acts as a clinical resource for the department while supporting quality improvement projects and educational initiatives such as training and or mentoring new staff members inclusive of students and other health care professionals.

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

• EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited nuclear medicine program.
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of Nuclear Medicine experience.
• CERTIFICATION(S):
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Neonate- < 30 days

Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr

Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs

Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs

School age-> 5yrs 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 the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures independently, while participating, and performing specialized treatments such as MIBG I-131, Lutathera, and Y-90, while ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety. Demonstrates expertise in adapting protocols for challenging cases and patient conditions.

Provides clinical mentorship and technical guidance to new hires, and associate technologists, students, and other healthcare professionals in nuclear medicine procedures and radiation safety practices. Serves as a technical resource for complex cases and procedure optimization.

Develops and implements imaging protocols in collaboration with medical physicists and radiologists to enhance diagnostic quality and reduce radiation exposure. Participates in the evaluation and validation of new protocols and procedures.

Manages the safe handling, preparation, and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with federal and state regulations. Maintains detailed documentation of all therapeutic procedures and patient-specific radiation safety plans.

Coordinates complex patient care workflows, including the management of multiple procedures or therapies, while ensuring efficient department operations. Handles high-priority and emergency cases with advanced problem-solving skills.

Performs quality control procedures for imaging equipment and maintains compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions promptly, coordinating with service engineers for resolution.

Provides advanced patient education regarding complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including radiation safety instructions and post-procedure care requirements. Ensures proper documentation of all patient education in the medical record.

Demonstrates expertise in operating advanced imaging systems including PET/CT and specialized nuclear medicine equipment. Maintains proficiency in all required information systems including RIS, EMR, and PACS.

Participates in department accreditation activities and quality improvement initiatives by collecting data, analyzing trends, and recommending process improvements. Contributes to the development and revision of department policies and procedures.

Maintains advanced competency in emergency response procedures and demonstrates proficiency in managing adverse reactions to radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media. Serves as a first responder in emergency situations until additional help arrives.

Performs and documents required quality assurance testing for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures according to regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology (ACR), and state regulations.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of radiation biology and physics principles through the application of ALARA principles in daily practice. Optimizes radiation protection measures for patients, staff, and the public during all procedures.

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: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.

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.

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.