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Job Title

Lead Technologist Nuclear Medicine

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Radiology-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000999

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist, you will be responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients across all age groups and performing comprehensive nuclear medicine studies utilizing imaging and ancillary equipment. Additionally, you will conduct camera and radiopharmacy quality control and assume primary technical leadership responsibilities within the department. This role offers an excellent way to enhance your current skillsets, gain extensive hands-on experience and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

A caregiver in this role works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients of all ages, ensuring correct patient, study and radiopharmaceutical verification by checking patient ID, requisitions and labels prior to administration.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to department protocol using aseptic technique and in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation agencies.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding, cooperation and safety and ensure patient safety during and after exams.
Perform VNA punctures as necessary and maintain competencies.
Perform all nuclear medicine studies using imaging and ancillary equipment, including nuclear imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols, computer acquisition and analysis and acquisition, archiving, transmission and printing of images via PACS.
Report any malfunctions to the help desk or PACS Administrator.
Conduct camera and radiopharmacy quality control, including daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures on dose calibrators, scintillation, well counters, thyroid probes and scintillation cameras.
Perform elutions of 99mTc generators, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and kits and associated quality control according to departmental procedures, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Label and record all documentation according to department procedures.
Maintain proper records for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and identify, document and report sub-optimum results to supervisors.
Assume lead technical responsibilities and, under the direction of the Clinical Manager, supervise and coordinate work activities of assigned personnel, schedule work assignments and prepare the master schedule.
May perform payroll timesheets for employees.
Train, counsel, discipline and evaluate employee performance.
Assist with interviewing applicants and recommend selections.
Maintain procedure manuals, communicate changes to staff and assist with policies and procedures required by local, state, or federal law.
Support compliance with credentialing or regulatory bodies including ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA and others.
Assist with instrument calibration and documentation to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.
Perform hot lab responsibilities, including elutions of generators, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and kits, and quality control using aseptic technique in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation standards.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to department protocols using aseptic technique and ensure all pharmaceuticals are properly recorded.
May assist with scheduling patients as needed to support workflow and patient care coordination.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
OR Graduate of a two-year accredited school in an Allied Health program
OR Certification from CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist training program
Two years of recent modality experience
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT), in good standing
OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board: C.N.M.T.
Current state licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Knowledgeable in billing in RIS
Ability to direct, evaluate and supervise others

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Prior supervisory experience

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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