What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor - Radiology position at Backus Hospital?
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:
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Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor will oversee both Backus Hospital and Windham Hospital's Nuclear Medicine programs.
The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor performs Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures in the hospital in accordance with all state and NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations, and utilizing an understanding of principles of growth and development to provide the physician with diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment of the patient's condition. The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in adherence to professional and department protocols.
The Supervisor oversees the operational activities of the department and collaborates with leadership to address and resolve tasks such as staff development. You will assist with equipment purchasing, policies and procedures, patient scheduling, patient and staff safety, operational monitoring, regulatory compliance, image quality, employee engagement and the overall timeliness and quality of services provided to customers. This position is a mix of clinical - up to 30% administrative.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Graduate for an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist credentialed from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT (NMTCB) or R.T.(N)(CT)(ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience highly preferred
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