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Duties &
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Job Summary
Manages overall operation of the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT departments. Provides health care services using radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercise professional judgement in performance of services while adhering to medical ethics. Responsible for ensuring that quality, timely and appropriate health care is provided to patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric.
Duties
- Oversees the day-to-day operations within the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT departments including but not limited to: staffing, patient exams and satisfaction, inventory, QC records, radiopharmaceutical records, radiation safety, interdepartmental coordination, licensure, etc.
- Responsible for working with administration on regulatory submittals, equipment purchase/maintenance/repair, updating imaging protocols and departmental policies, budgetary compliance, etc.
- Serve as Nuclear Medicine representative when called upon for Radiation Safety Committee, Tumor Board, budget meetings or whenever nuclear medicine representation is requested.
- Performs nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures with review of patient record and evaluation of appropriate requisition based on approved indications.
- Maximize efficiency with knowledge of nuclear medicine gamma camera manipulation and processing software
- Evaluates images and data for technical quality, accuracy, proper identification, etc. prior to submission for interpretation.
- In agreement with state and institutional policy identifies, calculates, prepares, documents and/or aseptically administers radiopharmaceuticals and/or adjunct medications.
- Proficient in dose administration through various routes (including but not limited to oral, intravenous, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, and inhalation).
- Maintains records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage and disposal in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Performs quality control procedures daily, weekly and monthly to ensure state and federal compliance.
- Organize patient orders to maximize throughput in a fast paced and constantly evolving acute care setting.
- Strictly adheres to ALARA guidelines to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
- Utilizes quality communication skills for patient education and to minimize anxiety throughout the nuclear medicine experience.
- Assure patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.
- Orders and maintains departmental supplies.
- Works collaboratively with others toward improving organizational performance and supports goals and objectives of the organization.
- Represents the organization in a professional manner when dealing with patients, other department staff and the public.
- Assist with other duties as needed or requested.
Organizational Expectations
- Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
- Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
- Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
- Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
- Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
- Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
- Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
- Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
- Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
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