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Lead Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Tech Full Time Days
Detroit, Michigan DMC Children's Hospital of MichiganChildren’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.
Summary Description
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, functions as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in Nuclear Medicine Procedures, in addition to performing Nuclear Medicine Technologist duties as required. Coordinates the flow of work, delegates, oversees and guides staff in carrying out their respective duties. Follows up on activities of Nuclear Medicine Technologists or assigned personnel, resolves routine and complex problems and ensures that department is operating in a safe and efficient manner. Monitors the quantity and quality of work flow to ensure work is completed. Ensures that prescribed diagnostic procedures are performed according to department standards. Recommends personnel actions by providing input for performance appraisals, hiring decisions and progressive disciplines up to termination of employment. Assists with monitoring performance improvement plans. Has the responsibility for scheduling of and timekeeping for nuclear medicine technologists. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JC requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N).
- Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
- Two or more years progressively more responsible Nuclear Medicine Technologist work experience.
Skills Required
Basic Skills:
- Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
- Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers
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