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Shields Health · 3 months ago

Lead Nuclear Med/PET Tech

Lewiston, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50/hr - $65/hr

0+ years exp

Shields Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Lead Nuclear Med/PET Tech to oversee and guide the technologist staff while ensuring patient safety and quality assurance in clinical operations. The role involves leading a team, maintaining equipment, and participating in the training and orientation of new protocols.

Health CareHospitalMedicalOncology

Responsibilities

Follows all Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times. Ensures all PET Techs are following as well

Leads and gives direction to technologist and technologist aide staff

Provides feedback for technologist career ladder/ performance evaluation

Organize and assign work to maintain an efficient multi-task environment

Assume responsibility for decisions made in all clinical operations and procedures in conjunction with management

Maintain current technologist’s credentials and CEU records and work with credentialing department to keep up to date

Assist Safety Officer with OSHA training, Blood Borne pathogens training, monthly job safety training, fire drills, and mock codes

Periodically review injury reports for employees and patients and determines training and safety needs

Periodically review Site Manuals for DPH readiness

Ensure Quality Assurance is up-to-date with PACS systems, Patient Image Quality, Sectra

Assist Chief Tech in ACR accreditation process

Assist Chief Tech in research protocols

Assume call in Chief PET Techs absence

Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care by following all responsibilities outlined in PET Technologist Job Description

Initiates, monitors and terminates procedures after consultation with Authorized User/Medical Director

Assists Chief Tech with patient related complaints/issues

Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use

Assist Chief Tech in establishing a schedule of preventative maintenance and assures proper documentation of such

In the event of improperly functioning equipment, notifies the proper parties to correct the situation and/or secure additional equipment for use

Assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic supplies

Assist Chief in monitoring all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually Quality Control on camera and ancillary equipment

Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment

Assists in developing new procedural techniques and implementing such techniques or protocols as directed by the Medical Director

Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols

Participates in and attends staff meetings

Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognition of their individual contributions to the center's team

Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education and skills. Utilizes professional resources as well as self-motivational techniques to do so

Qualification

CNMT certificationARRT certificationPET certificationNuclear Medicine experienceRadiologic Technology degreeCPR certificationPatient care skillsEquipment maintenance knowledgeSoft skills

Required

Must possess an Associates of Applied Science Degree or higher degree from an approved collegiate or hospital based Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Therapy Program

Be CNMT or ARRT certified

CPR Certification

Must have at least 6 months of PET or PET/CT experience and have adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment

Able to identify or detect and correct any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions or, if unable to do so, able to contact proper resource for repair

Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time

Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties

Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds

Preferred

PET certification preferred and must be pursued when hired if not already obtained

Company

Shields Health

Shields Health is an independent, New England-based medical service provider with a national reputation for blending exceptional customer service with superior technology.

Founded in 1986

Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees