Rad Tech V Lead
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Job Description
Overview
The Rad Tech V Lead/Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist ensures the effective diagnosis of disease by administering nuclear diagnostic imaging and nonimaging procedures. Perform quality control to radiopharmaceuticals and scintillation equipment. The patient population served ranges from neonates to geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Image Quality: Consistently produces quality digital images within hospital guidelines and department standards (i.e. patient safety repeat rate exam protocols image processing etc.
- Documentation: Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines including exam performed billing film labeling computer entry etc. Performs other clerical duties as necessary (place orders retrieve files schedule patients etc.
- Clinical Information: Obtains patient clinical information which may affect diagnostic testing including allergy history pregnancy etc. Documents and communicates this information to the appropriate clinical staff and Radiologist.
- Competency/Training: Maintains clinical competency assuming responsibility for upgrading skills through participation in inservice education maintaining necessary department competencies and other continuing education activities. Participates in the training of departmental team members and students in a willing manner.
- Infection Control: Assists MD and other staff in preparing for and performing procedures consistently following sterile technique infection control guidelines and department standards.
- Workflow: Evaluates personal and department work volume and flow to insure efficient departmental patient care. Prioritizes work according to urgency and resources. Responds effectively in emergency situations. May act as supervisor in absence of department supervisor.
- Quality Control/Quality Improvement: Understands and implements department quality control/quality improvement plans performing QC/QI activities as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and utilizes the standards throughout their workday and when coming in contact with all patients.
- Resource Utilization: In all duties uses supplies and resources efficiently and cost effectively. May be responsible for specific inventory and stocking of supplies. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of department
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Satisfactorily completed formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school.
EXPERIENCE
- Radiologic Technologist V must demonstrate competency in 4 modalities or 10 years of experience or competency in Interventional Cath Lab IR Nuc Med MRI CT or Mammography.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
- CRT Fluoroscopy Permit in accordance with California State regulation within 6 months of hire
- ARRT
- NMTCB PET certification and/or Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the NMTCB
Hospital Description
AHMC Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patientcentered quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893 the 357bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility Seton Coastside is a 116bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and wellbeing of our patients community and populations we serve with high quality community partnerships and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system
Employment Type
Full-Time
