Nuclear Medicine Supervisor (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Position Summary: 

The Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Nuclear Medicine Supervisor provides patient care daily within the acute care environment with the additional responsibility of oversight for the daily activities of the nuclear medicine department and staff. This role will work closely with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and documentation as it relates to the standard of care within a nuclear medicine department and the provision of both diagnostic and therapeutic exams through the administration of radiopharmaceutical agents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Graduate of an Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited nuclear medicine program, or equivalent.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in nuclear medicine or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
• 5 years of post-graduate experience
• American Heart Association BLS within 60 days of hire

Preferred

• One (1) year supervisory experience

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Performs nuclear medicine exams and procedures as requested by the medical staff for all patient populations.
• Assists the Radiologists and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
• Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures.
• Completes documentation of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.
• Retrieves written orders and related health information to insure the timely performance and reporting of NM exams and procedures.
• Participates in the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of the hospital quality indicators and regulatory compliance.
• Partners with leadership by providing reports on department progress, objectives, and operational issues. Assists with short and long term goals, budget and staffing needs.
• Monitors the status of equipment quality control, calibration, repairs and preventive maintenance; develops and provides training for staff and providers.
• Maintains staff schedule, training, oversight and performance evaluations.
• Participates in and contributes to the Radiation Safety meeting in collaboration with the system manager and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Assists the RSO with department and program review of regulatory documentation and compliance.
• Participates in call rotation with staff technologists.
• Updates and manages exam protocols and department policies for ongoing quality of care improvements and organizational compliance.
• Duties include:
• Patient Safety: Responsible for the equipment operation/maintenance/quality control, compliance with approved policies and protocols by staff and providers, as well as compliance with NRC guidelines and standards for radioactive materials.
• Patient schedules: Responsible for optimizing exam schedules to minimize service delays. This includes prioritizing the needs of the referring physicians, patients and to accommodate add-on exams.
• Protocols: Work with the radiologists to develop, implement, change and update protocols. Will ensure compliance of staff utilizing appropriate protocols and maintenance of uniform standards and image quality.
• QI & QA: Responsible for development and performance of annual competencies with all staff. Will work with the radiologist to address QA concerns.
• Patient Experience: Accountable for improvement of Patient Experience and Employee Engagement scores
• Staffing & Scheduling: Responsible for the development of staffing schedules that are formulated in a timely manner at least a month in advance. The staffing schedules must meet the productivity standards set forth by the department budget.
• Staff Training/ orientation: Responsible for the training and orientation functions that are employee centered, complete and timely.
• Staff Development: Ensures ongoing appropriate training and skill development for supervised staff
• Regulatory Compliance: Responsible for the training and readiness needed to be compliant with DNV, CMS and other regulating agencies. Practices within the regulations and scope of the State of Montana, CMS, ACR, ARRT and ASRT.
• Equipment vendors and Biomed: Will be a liaison with both equipment vendors and Biomed Services.
• Inventory: Responsible for ensuring ordering supplies and management of inventory.
• Modality Liaison: Responsible for being a liaison between other modalities, nursing, ED, scheduling, admitting, physicians, and transporters to ensure the smooth provision of patient care by the modality.
• Other duties assigned by leadership team.
• Will conduct timekeeping duties for all staff to ensure proper and timely payroll activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership managerial skills; ability to plan, delegate, monitor and improve work performance
• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Standard office equipment and computer applications; MS Office, EMR, internet applications etc.
• Ability to work varied shifts

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.