Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

This incumbent provides high quality Nuclear Medicine data to the interpreting physician. This is accomplished in accordance with departmental procedures and the appropriate State and Federal regulations. The incumbent is also responsible for the assisting of managing staff and workflow on a day-to-day basis.

The incumbent provides Nuclear Medicine Services to patients of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with patient's physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department competency with special population's standards.

This position requires contact with physicians and nursing personnel to discuss patient scheduling, patient preps, and to determine the appropriate exam to be ordered. The incumbent must be able to contact vendors to order radiopharmaceuticals or to arrange for repairs. The incumbent works with state-of-the-art scintillation cameras, computers, and other support equipment necessary to produce high quality, contemporary Nuclear Medicine studies. The incumbent must perform clerical duties and may be requested to work overtime and perform other duties as needed. Participation in the call schedule will be at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position is challenged to communicate with physicians and nursing personnel, to make accurate decisions regarding the appropriate exam necessary for the patient, and to obtain high quality data for the interpreting physician. Final decisions on equipment purchases, departmental policies and procedures, and personnel matters are reserved for the Supervisor.

This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible image quality. The incumbent must demonstrate ability to lead staff in the day-to-day workflow of the department.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Nuclear Medicine Technologist registration.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a current license from ARRT (N) or NMTCB. State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography required.

Certification(s):

AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.