What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist III position at Mount Sinai Medical Center?
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department
CC017240 Nuclear Medicine
Job Description Summary
Position Responsibilities
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
Degree Requirements:
Responsibilities
Core: Accurately performs the assigned responsibility demonstrating specific knowledge and competency in the respective role. Provides a concept on assigned responsibilities., Core: Accurately performs the assigned responsibility demonstrating specific knowledge and competency in the respective role. Provides a concept on assigned responsibilities., Core: All other tasks as assigned., Core: Anticipates upcoming situations. Provides feedback on possible action plans and outcomes., Core: Assembles department related data for periodic reviews and/or special projects as assigned., Core: Complies with current Hospital security and safety polices., Core: Monitors the implementation of assigned tasks until the end. Provides feedback on the outcome as required., Core: Observes safety and compliance guidelines when operating specialized equipment or performing specific routines / processes. Follows appropriate departmental standards and practices., Core: Performs routine maintenance on general equipment or processes as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager. Reports all equipment / process malfunctions and areas of opportunity., Core: Reports incidents to supervisor and Risk Management department within required timeframe in accordance with medical center policy., Core: Verifies accuracy and validity of results. Prepares written documentation as required by the role and the department., Job Specific: Adheres to MSMC established Personnel Radiation Dosimeter Policy as observed by supervisor and/or reported/documented by the RSO., Job Specific: Adjusts to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times., Job Specific: Assists with training of new technologists and technical assistants in all phases of assigned procedures, as requested by supervisor/manager/director., Job Specific: Attends department staff meetings as scheduled., Job Specific: Completes exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis, as well as any other necessary paperwork associated with each case., Job Specific: Cross trains in other specialty areas/departments/facilities when work load demands, to enhance skills outside assigned specialty clinical area., Job Specific: Demonstrates competency and observes safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area., Job Specific: Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and Synapse application systems., Job Specific: Implements Standard Precautions on all patients, as directed by hospital policy., Job Specific: Inspects images for quality, and monitors all images with respect to proper patient name, date and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist., Job Specific: Maintains and stocks clinical room with appropriate supplies necessary to complete nuclear medicine examinations., Job Specific: Performs Area Surveys for possible contamination at the end of each workday followed by the appropriate documentation., Job Specific: Performs Quality Control procedures on nuclear medicine equipment within the time frame specified for each., Job Specific: Prepares patients for examination, e.g.: positions, and independently performs diagnostic & therapeutic specialty nuclear medicine examinations, instructs others & assists radiologist/physician with patient care during procedure. { 1 more}
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department
CC017240 Nuclear Medicine
Job Description Summary
Position Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examination, e.g.: positions, and independently performs diagnostic & therapeutic specialty nuclear medicine examinations, instructs others & assists radiologist/physician with patient care during procedure.
- Reviews patient medical record(s) to verify physician's order and patient's name & date of birth prior to examination.
- Cross trains in other specialty areas/departments/facilities when work load demands, to enhance skills outside assigned specialty clinical area.
- Inspects images for quality, and monitors all images with respect to proper patient name, date and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist.
- Assists with training of new technologists and technical assistants in all phases of assigned procedures, as requested by supervisor/manager/director.
- Demonstrates competency and observes safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area.
- Implements Standard Precautions on all patients, as directed by hospital policy.
- Adjusts to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times.
- Adheres to MSMC established Personnel Radiation Dosimeter Policy as observed by supervisor and/or reported/documented by the RSO.
- Reports all equipment malfunctions to lead technologist / supervisor and clinical engineering immediately.
- Performs Quality Control procedures on nuclear medicine equipment within the time frame specified for each.
- Performs Area Surveys for possible contamination at the end of each workday followed by the appropriate documentation.
- Maintains and stocks clinical room with appropriate supplies necessary to complete nuclear medicine examinations.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and Synapse application systems.
- Completes exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis, as well as any other necessary paperwork associated with each case.
- Attends department staff meetings as scheduled.
- License/Registration/Certification
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) (N) or the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB). Must hold a current Florida Nuclear Medicine License from the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. BLS/CPR certification required.
- Education
- Graduate of an AMA Accredited Educational Program for Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent.
- Experience
- Three years of clinical experience and/or can independently perform specialized diagnostic & therapeutic NM procedures & instruct others.
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Responsibilities
Core: Accurately performs the assigned responsibility demonstrating specific knowledge and competency in the respective role. Provides a concept on assigned responsibilities., Core: Accurately performs the assigned responsibility demonstrating specific knowledge and competency in the respective role. Provides a concept on assigned responsibilities., Core: All other tasks as assigned., Core: Anticipates upcoming situations. Provides feedback on possible action plans and outcomes., Core: Assembles department related data for periodic reviews and/or special projects as assigned., Core: Complies with current Hospital security and safety polices., Core: Monitors the implementation of assigned tasks until the end. Provides feedback on the outcome as required., Core: Observes safety and compliance guidelines when operating specialized equipment or performing specific routines / processes. Follows appropriate departmental standards and practices., Core: Performs routine maintenance on general equipment or processes as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager. Reports all equipment / process malfunctions and areas of opportunity., Core: Reports incidents to supervisor and Risk Management department within required timeframe in accordance with medical center policy., Core: Verifies accuracy and validity of results. Prepares written documentation as required by the role and the department., Job Specific: Adheres to MSMC established Personnel Radiation Dosimeter Policy as observed by supervisor and/or reported/documented by the RSO., Job Specific: Adjusts to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times., Job Specific: Assists with training of new technologists and technical assistants in all phases of assigned procedures, as requested by supervisor/manager/director., Job Specific: Attends department staff meetings as scheduled., Job Specific: Completes exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis, as well as any other necessary paperwork associated with each case., Job Specific: Cross trains in other specialty areas/departments/facilities when work load demands, to enhance skills outside assigned specialty clinical area., Job Specific: Demonstrates competency and observes safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area., Job Specific: Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and Synapse application systems., Job Specific: Implements Standard Precautions on all patients, as directed by hospital policy., Job Specific: Inspects images for quality, and monitors all images with respect to proper patient name, date and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist., Job Specific: Maintains and stocks clinical room with appropriate supplies necessary to complete nuclear medicine examinations., Job Specific: Performs Area Surveys for possible contamination at the end of each workday followed by the appropriate documentation., Job Specific: Performs Quality Control procedures on nuclear medicine equipment within the time frame specified for each., Job Specific: Prepares patients for examination, e.g.: positions, and independently performs diagnostic & therapeutic specialty nuclear medicine examinations, instructs others & assists radiologist/physician with patient care during procedure. { 1 more}