Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Billings, MT

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.

Essential

Job Functions

GENERAL

•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the

mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.

•Follows NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) guidelines

to limit patient and staff exposures.

•Monitors equipment performance and if needed notifies

service personnel.

•Prepares radiopharmaceutical and checks their purity.

•Performs clinical assessment and nuclear medicine exams

as ordered by the physician. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and

physical comfort of all patients in the nuclear medicine area. •Interviews

patient, explains examination and administers pre-medication or

radiopharmaceuticals as appropriate.

•Uses cognitive nuclear medicine skills to identify,

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.

•Analyzes nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT

information, medical history, and utilizes independent judgment during the exam

to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

•Utilizes computer to process acquired data, access

clinical and/or financial information.

•Follows the Quality Management Program for administration

of therapeutic radiopharmaceutical.

•Maintains patient examination records in accordance with

Billings Clinic policies, procedures and standards.

•Coordinates scheduling, transportation and scanning of

patients.

•Follows Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines for

proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental

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 •Assists and supports the Supervisor and Director in

coordinating the day-to-day operational activities associated with providing

nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT services.

•Assigns the work of the Nuclear Medicine Technologists

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.

•Acts as a resource to staff responding to procedural

questions and assisting with problem resolution.

•Participates in and provides feedback into the

interviewing and performance appraisal processes.

•Coordinates department orientation for new

technologists, provides on-going training/education for existing staff,

monitors staff annual education requirements, and conducts/participates in

regular staff meetings.

•Investigates and responds to interdepartmental and

intradepartmental and patient complaints.

•Works with the Radiation Safety Officer to see that NRC

guidelines are being followed.

•Contributes to the effective management of the

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.

•Assigns staff to maintain quality assurance records;

performing quality assurance monitors by reviewing randomly selected charts for

documentation requirements.

•Evaluates equipment and repair orders when needed.

•Evaluates new equipment being considered for purchase.