Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior

Department:

85104 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Translational Imaging Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule: Variable - Days

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (or Two-Year Professional Program) from an AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology with three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the NMTCB and/or a Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT. ESEENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services. 2. Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment. Works with Radiology Service engineers to ensure that equipment related issues are identified, reported appropriately, and resolved. 3. Performs and assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams using skilled techniques and following prescribed safety regulations and established protocols. 4. Maintains records and files according to procedure as required for accurate and up-to-date departmental records and/or reports. Assists Chief Technologist in identifying and correcting incorrect physician orders and patient charges. 5. Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives by assessing and reassigning staff to various resources as needed to meet daily demand and productivity targets. Creates work schedules as requested by Chief Technologist. Demonstrates effective teamwork skills to promote a cooperative work environment, assisting others as needed. 6. Provides instruction, education and consultation to departmental personnel, students and patients to ensure employees are up to date with required training and to ensure quality patient care is provided. 7. Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours, with timely responses to emergency calls in an effort to facilitate activities between departments and to ensure prompt patient care. 8. Adheres to radiation safety policies and procedures to ensure safety of self, other staff and patients. Radioactive materials are handled and disposed of appropriately. 9. Collaborates with departmental leadership to develop, implement and communicate departmental Quality Improvement initiatives. Provides feedback to Chief Technologist regarding job performance of Nuclear Medicine staff for use during staff Performance Reviews. Receives feedback from Medical Director, either directly or indirectly, regarding personal job performance and this feedback will be incorporated into annual performance review. 10. Participates in planning by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement efforts and contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives. 11. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the specific age groups served when participating in patient care. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care Ability to multitask and prioritize clinical responsibilities Ability to work in a fast paced, potentially stressful environment Communicates effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and other WFBH personnel regarding patient care Ability to communicate with patients of varying age groups Ability to maintain a positive, effective working relationship with staff and leadership Ability to use sound judgement in decision-making WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases Occasional exposure to patient elements Regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases Works with highly technical and sensitive equipment Works with radioactive materials Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment May handle emergency or crisis situations May perform emergency care Possible exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Pay Range

$43.30 - $64.95

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.