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Corewell Health Nuclear Medicine Technologist Lead in Trenton, Michigan
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Job Summary
Organizes schedules for Nuclear Medicine employees, with manager being responsible for the accuracy of the schedule overall. Oversees day-to-day floor operations within the modality, monitors quality and direct education opportunities during these operations. Monitors customer satisfaction and employees satisfaction results, looking for trends and identifying opportunities for improvement. Assists manager with payroll duties as assigned. Monitors and tracks education requirements for employees, as assigned. May lead special projects assigned by leadership.
Essential Functions
Operates nuclear detection, imaging, and computer processing equipment for nuclear radiologic studies by following professional, hospital and regulatory protocols to provide physicians with diagnostic images utilized to identify and / or plan appropriate patient treatment.
Prepares and administers radioactive agents by adhering to established procedures for preparation of kits and intravenous (IV) injection of agents to ensure accurate diagnostic testing and/or imaging. Monitors and records radiation levels in hot lab, scan room, storage areas and patient rooms. Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific governmental mandates.
Assumes all charge responsibilities in the absence of the manager. Assumes lead responsibilities for quality control, radiation safety, supply cost reduction ideas, assisting with American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation, and policy, procedure and form development. Looks for scheduling opportunities for efficiency and revenue gains.
Maintains imaging, hot lab, radiopharmaceuticals and processing equipment by performing quality control tests and checking equipment performance and quality of agents administered in accordance with department and regulation standards to ensure patient safety. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment. Fills out all forms thoroughly, completes all tasks in computerized medical record system and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a timely manner.
Assists leadership in ensuring compliance with radiation safety programs, including ALARA safety protocols and participates in departmental inspections by Federal/State agencies.
Provides the Supervisor/Manager input regarding employee performance.
May be asked to participate in the interview process of new applicants.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree or equivalent in health care or related field
Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in health care or related field
5 years of relevant experience as Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Required
CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
Benefits
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
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Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Relocation assistance
Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all campuses
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people – including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
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Primary Location
SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton
Department Name
Nuclear Medicine - Trenton
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
Dayshift
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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