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Brookwood Baptist Health

Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech Full Time Days

Brookwood Baptist Health, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start on day one! Responsibilities

Essential Functions Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives. Assigns team members to specific rooms necessary to coordinate patient flow. Initiates service recovery and involve supervisor and/or manager as needed. Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians. Works directly with the interpreting physician and supervisor to standardize guidelines and initiate revisions as needed. Ensures images meet the established Quality Control standards. Provides input to supervisor for evaluations/coaching plans. Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others. Participates in interviews for potential team members. Performs all nuclear medicine procedures. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also perform diagnostic CT imaging as required by guidelines or physician order. Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the modality with responsibility for radiation safety monitoring and practice as it pertains to radiopharmaceutical storage, handling, and administration. Ensures safety of all customers. Acts as a resource for new team members and students. Assists in training of new technologists. Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvements initiatives. Utilizes all corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of radiopharmaceutical and medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is dual certified as RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT), may also administer contrast as required by guidelines or physician order. Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements. Other Related Functions Maintains cleanliness and organization. Maintains a cooperative work environment in the department and reports noncompliance to manager or supervisor. Reports equipment issues to appropriate personnel. Works closely with all departments to maintain high quality coordination of activities. May be required to work at any facility. Provides patient transport. Qualifications

Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Licensure/Certification Must meet ONE of the following in totality: Maintains current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Maintains current certification as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) Must meet ALL of the following: Maintains current Florida State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience Two (2) years of experience in nuclear medicine is required.

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