What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Med Tech Lead, Nuclear Medicine / Radiology, Per Diem, Flex shift, Job ID 1444532 position at Palmetto General Hospital?
POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsible for coordinating and supervising the overall function of the Nuclear Medicine Department. Maintains federal and state regulations governing hospital's radioactive material license.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Handles individual problems regarding staff, morale, procedures, salary adjustments, safety, and discipline under the guidance of the Director.
- Manages departmental in-service program and keeps track of attendance and topics covered.
- Conducts regular staff meetings (huddles).
- Handles the interviewing and hiring process for all supervised employees under the guidance of the Director.
- Prepares and reviews employee performance assessments with guidance of the Director.
- Attends Hospital Committee meetings as needed.
- Creates and organizes work schedules and assigns personnel accordingly.
- Ensures adequate staffing to cover absences, time off (vacation, sick, holiday), and Leave of Absence (LOA).
- Handles administrative tasks of the department, including preparation and development of budgets, reports, documents, payroll records, and statistical surveys, and submits them on time to Administration or other agencies.
- Manages inventory of technical supplies and coordinates purchasing and inventory control with materials management.
- Stays updated on new procedures, equipment, and methods, and participates in their evaluation and use in departmental operations.
- Applies age-related knowledge of growth and development as appropriate for the patient population.
- Arranges for preventive maintenance, quality assurance testing, and repair of imaging and related equipment in coordination with other Imaging staff.
- Keeps practicing Nuclear Medicine skills current and seeks professional growth and development to create a positive and progressive Imaging department.
- Assists Physicians in all procedure-related aspects in their assigned area.
- Ensures patient safety and provides a positive experience.
- Accurately enters patient data into computer systems.
- Checks images and patient information for accuracy before sending to PACs.
- Performs Nuclear Medicine studies for at least 50% of their work time.
- Serves as a mentor and teacher for new staff and students.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE / TECHNICAL / OTHER :
Must clear background and drug test required.
