Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days - Full-Time

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist position performs specialized functions as a regular part of their normal job responsibilities.

In addition to performing at a Technologist II level, this position serves as the liaison and primary point of contact between management, staff and physicians for routine matters.

The Lead Technologist position answers questions and resolves issues for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist I & II job roles as well as other members of the care team to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to practice standards.

• This position ensures optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties for this position may include the following tasks : organize work schedules and delegate work assignments;
• review and edit time cards for accuracy; conduct quality assurance audits; develop and implement quality improvement activities;
• train, mentor and develop staff; and provide feedback on staff performance or development needs. The Lead Technologist position may direct or regularly participate in special projects;

collect, analyze and report on data or metrics; and hold other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be a dynamic and focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Role models effective communication skills to team members, assisting in their development of such skills.

Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and II, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities.

Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.

Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of service that the department performs. Interfacing with department staff to provide feedback to management on team member's performance and conduct.

Collaborates and supports management for improvement of employee satisfaction, implementation of protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.

Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance.

Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine is a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances.

Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience.

This includes : positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.

Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift and modality. Assists physicians during procedures.

Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards.

Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures.

Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.

Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance.

Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures.

Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. Participates in the budgeting process for capital and minor equipment. Reconciliation of invoices.

Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time.

Accurately reviews and edits team member's time cards for management approval, as appropriate.

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in department projects and shared governance activities. Actively leads and supports special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.

Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.

Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Technologist I, II and support staff) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

WORK EXPERIENCE

Four years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. May consider HM employee with three years' experience, as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who demonstrates leadership abilities

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR

CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) AND

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) thru the Texas Medical Board OR

CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.

Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills

Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform No

Scrubs Yes

Business professional No

Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility.

Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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