Sharp HealthCare
Lead Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Custodian - Grossmont Hospital - Full-Time - Day
Sharp HealthCare, La Mesa, California, United States, 91942
Hours
Shift Start Time: Variable
Shift End Time: Variable
AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
On-Call Required: Yes
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $57.740 - $74.490 - $83.440
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do Radioactive Field Source Custodian & Lead Technologist is responsible for directing operational activities, supervision of the staff, performing management responsibilities and conducting a physical inventory of radioactive fields sources throughout Grossmont Hospital Campus, supervising and/or performing field source leakage tests, drafting policies and procedures and documentation of compliance with Title 17 or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Radioactive Material License (RAM). The Lead shall provide technical support, expertise and professional judgement as a Technologist. Our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost effective and accessible manner.
Required Qualifications
Appropriate training and experience as necessary for safe handling of radiation sources as defined in the RAM
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Other Qualification Requirements
(CTNM) Current CT NM licensure
Essential Functions
Ability to demonstrate competencies in procedures
Perform full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures to demonstrate monitoring the tissue and organ functionality and characteristics that localizes the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Complete post processing computer functionality for calculations of higher and lower concentrations of radioactivity, determining abnormal and normal tissues and functions
Complete and present calculations to radiologist for interpretation of images
Archive images in PACS systems for data retrieval
Communication Assigns staff to assist co-workers in completing of their tasks (i.e. Clerical staff and/or Radiology Assistants)
Ensures work related discussions are professional and limited to private areas
Consistently communicates in a positive and timely manner with all customers
Utilizes active listening practices and acknowledges and accepts customer's feelings and perceptions as valid
Accepts criticism without defensiveness
Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and responsiveness
When dealing with multiple priorities at the same time, assures customers that they will be attended to as soon as possible
Customer satisfaction surveys are 90% overall
Computer tracking and procedure archive Monitors billing, completion and/or modification of exams
Verifies preliminary billing reports, scheduled and completed exam, and reports
Ensures correct modifiers and charge codes are used
Correct labeling and identification of procedures
Follow up on procedures that remain in S or C Status in IDXRAD
Department performance improvement Support and participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives
Identifies problems and implements appropriate actions to improve departmental operations and/or quality of care
Provides on going educational support to work group with documentation of attendees
Provides written recommendations for cost reduction and department improvements
Ensures cleanliness and adequate stocking in exam and work areas
Human resource management Provide staff with on-going feedback regarding performance
Monitor staff attendance
Address employee performance issues following the SHC Coaching and Counseling Policy and Procedure
Solicit input from radiologist regarding staff performance and provide feedback to staff on an on-going basis
Productivity Monitor work demands and flex staff to maintain 99% productivity
Facilitates efficient patient flow and utilizes resources and supplies appropriately
Independently identifies workflow problems and directs staff to initiate appropriate actions
Demonstrate teamwork by taking initiative to perform non-assigned duties and to assist co-workers
Radiation safety Daily ordering of radionuclides from Radiopharmacy
Monitor packages delivered to the "Hot Lab" and "Storage Areas"
Adhere to strict radiation safety policies and procedures when handling radionuclides which emit spontaneous radiation and pose an occupational risk to higher than background levels of radiation
Correctly identify unit dose per patient and type of isotope
Perform appropriate calibration of doses prior to administration
Documentation isotope administered to patient and calibrated dose in NMIS
Follow all procedures as required in the Radioactive Material's License
Monitor staff, patients and visitors and prevent public exposure to greater than background levels of radiation
Record management Maintain annual leakage testing logs and records per RAM License, Title 17 or NRC
Maintain Radioactive Material License inventory of radioactive sources maintained in the hospital
Responsible for drafting policies and procedures, competencies and training associated with safe use and storage of radioactive sealed sources
Report to Radiation Safety Committee and Radiation Safety Officer
Staffing Post staff schedules 2 weeks prior to work date
Appropriate schedule vacations, holiday, weekends and on-call
Training and education Attends required mandatory in-services and departmental meetings
Attends and actively participates in management meetings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of application of radioactive materials.
Ability to respond to radioactive emergencies ensures compliance with Title 17, NRC, RAM.
Knowledge and understand of radiological sciences, computer programs and documentation.
Effective verbal and written interpersonal skills.
Ability to courteously accommodate angry or frustrated customers.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to calmly handle multiple telephone or personal contacts daily.
Completion of bachelors degree in scientific or related field, preferred
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
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Shift Start Time: Variable
Shift End Time: Variable
AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
On-Call Required: Yes
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $57.740 - $74.490 - $83.440
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do Radioactive Field Source Custodian & Lead Technologist is responsible for directing operational activities, supervision of the staff, performing management responsibilities and conducting a physical inventory of radioactive fields sources throughout Grossmont Hospital Campus, supervising and/or performing field source leakage tests, drafting policies and procedures and documentation of compliance with Title 17 or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Radioactive Material License (RAM). The Lead shall provide technical support, expertise and professional judgement as a Technologist. Our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost effective and accessible manner.
Required Qualifications
Appropriate training and experience as necessary for safe handling of radiation sources as defined in the RAM
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Other Qualification Requirements
(CTNM) Current CT NM licensure
Essential Functions
Ability to demonstrate competencies in procedures
Perform full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures to demonstrate monitoring the tissue and organ functionality and characteristics that localizes the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Complete post processing computer functionality for calculations of higher and lower concentrations of radioactivity, determining abnormal and normal tissues and functions
Complete and present calculations to radiologist for interpretation of images
Archive images in PACS systems for data retrieval
Communication Assigns staff to assist co-workers in completing of their tasks (i.e. Clerical staff and/or Radiology Assistants)
Ensures work related discussions are professional and limited to private areas
Consistently communicates in a positive and timely manner with all customers
Utilizes active listening practices and acknowledges and accepts customer's feelings and perceptions as valid
Accepts criticism without defensiveness
Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and responsiveness
When dealing with multiple priorities at the same time, assures customers that they will be attended to as soon as possible
Customer satisfaction surveys are 90% overall
Computer tracking and procedure archive Monitors billing, completion and/or modification of exams
Verifies preliminary billing reports, scheduled and completed exam, and reports
Ensures correct modifiers and charge codes are used
Correct labeling and identification of procedures
Follow up on procedures that remain in S or C Status in IDXRAD
Department performance improvement Support and participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives
Identifies problems and implements appropriate actions to improve departmental operations and/or quality of care
Provides on going educational support to work group with documentation of attendees
Provides written recommendations for cost reduction and department improvements
Ensures cleanliness and adequate stocking in exam and work areas
Human resource management Provide staff with on-going feedback regarding performance
Monitor staff attendance
Address employee performance issues following the SHC Coaching and Counseling Policy and Procedure
Solicit input from radiologist regarding staff performance and provide feedback to staff on an on-going basis
Productivity Monitor work demands and flex staff to maintain 99% productivity
Facilitates efficient patient flow and utilizes resources and supplies appropriately
Independently identifies workflow problems and directs staff to initiate appropriate actions
Demonstrate teamwork by taking initiative to perform non-assigned duties and to assist co-workers
Radiation safety Daily ordering of radionuclides from Radiopharmacy
Monitor packages delivered to the "Hot Lab" and "Storage Areas"
Adhere to strict radiation safety policies and procedures when handling radionuclides which emit spontaneous radiation and pose an occupational risk to higher than background levels of radiation
Correctly identify unit dose per patient and type of isotope
Perform appropriate calibration of doses prior to administration
Documentation isotope administered to patient and calibrated dose in NMIS
Follow all procedures as required in the Radioactive Material's License
Monitor staff, patients and visitors and prevent public exposure to greater than background levels of radiation
Record management Maintain annual leakage testing logs and records per RAM License, Title 17 or NRC
Maintain Radioactive Material License inventory of radioactive sources maintained in the hospital
Responsible for drafting policies and procedures, competencies and training associated with safe use and storage of radioactive sealed sources
Report to Radiation Safety Committee and Radiation Safety Officer
Staffing Post staff schedules 2 weeks prior to work date
Appropriate schedule vacations, holiday, weekends and on-call
Training and education Attends required mandatory in-services and departmental meetings
Attends and actively participates in management meetings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of application of radioactive materials.
Ability to respond to radioactive emergencies ensures compliance with Title 17, NRC, RAM.
Knowledge and understand of radiological sciences, computer programs and documentation.
Effective verbal and written interpersonal skills.
Ability to courteously accommodate angry or frustrated customers.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to calmly handle multiple telephone or personal contacts daily.
Completion of bachelors degree in scientific or related field, preferred
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
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