What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist position at Billings Clinic Health System?
The incumbent in this position is responsible
for providing leadership to the Nuclear Medicine Technologists, assisting and
supporting the leadership team in coordinating the day-to-day operational
activities for nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT services.
Leadership duties include but are not limited to orienting and training staff,
including the documentation of competencies, providing exposure in the field of
Nuclear Medicine to the Radiologic Technologist program students, assisting in
the scheduling of staff, and acting as a resource to staff responding to
questions and assisting with problem resolution. The Lead Nuclear Medicine
Technologist provides input and feedback into the interviewing and performance
appraisal processes and will be primarily responsible for pursuing and
maintaining accreditation programs. The incumbent in this position is also
responsible for performing diagnostic imaging services in the specialties of
nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, and PET/CT as an advanced application and
will anticipate and evaluate new technologies as they emerge in the specialty.
The Lead is responsible for the operation of a variety of equipment to
facilitate the performance, interpretation and appropriate charge capture of
the examination. Interviews patients, explains procedures, and assists in
positioning the patient for procedures. Reviews test results with referring
physicians.
This position may be eligible for a sign on incentive, tuition loan repayment, and relocation.
Essential
Job Functions
GENERAL
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
to limit patient and staff exposures.
service personnel.
as ordered by the physician. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and
physical comfort of all patients in the nuclear medicine area.
patient, explains examination and administers pre-medication or
radiopharmaceuticals as appropriate.
record and adapt procedures as appropriate to the anatomical, pathological,
diagnostic information and images. Selects proper technical factors to perform
scan. Coordinates with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care is
provided.
information, medical history, and utilizes independent judgment during the exam
to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
clinical and/or financial information.
of therapeutic radiopharmaceutical.
Billings Clinic policies, procedures and standards.
patients.
proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Complies with
general training required by Billings Clinic as well as specific training
requirements of the position.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the
needs of the department/organization.
Lead Responsibilities
coordinating the day-to-day operational activities associated with providing
nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT services.
engaged in the day-to-day operations, taking into consideration the priority of
the work and the skills of the employee, and workflow of the department.
questions and assisting with problem resolution.
interviewing and performance appraisal processes.
technologists, provides on-going training/education for existing staff,
monitors staff annual education requirements, and conducts/participates in
regular staff meetings.
intradepartmental and patient complaints.
guidelines are being followed.
department by gathering data regarding personnel, supplies and equipment needs
in order to provide input into the development of radiology policies,
procedures, short and long term goals and objectives for departmental planning.
performing quality assurance monitors by reviewing randomly selected charts for
documentation requirements.