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Description: THIS IS FOR A NUC MED TECHNOLOGISTJOB DESCRIPTION
Location/locations: Grosse Pointe Hospital - 468 Cadieux Rd, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230Shift Time: PRN Shift length: Variable Weekend rotation: As NeededRequired Certifications: NMTCB; BLSScrub Color: Royal Blue
Job Summary
The NMT performs both imaging and non-imaging procedures on patients and/or patient samples using radioactive tracers. The NMT is responsible for the safe and correct handling of radioactive materials, the care and operation of radiation detection equipment, knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures, the appropriate computer analysis to generate a patient result, and patient care. A NMT uses specific age and culture-related physical, intellectual psychosocial and developmental attributes in assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.
Essential Functions
Performs and processes all Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures by adapting protocols to patient conditions while exhibiting hospital established customer service behaviors.
Prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols with adherence to nuclear regulatory guidelines.
Performs quality control checks on radiation detection equipment and associated patient care equipment. Meets all requirements for compliance and proper documentation of information related to patient care.
Teaches specific anatomy, physiology and clinical protocols at the clinical level for nuclear medicine students while still maintaining clinical patient care responsibilities.
Actively supervises and trains Nuclear Medicine students as they rotate through the department.
Continuing education credits and all competencies for patient care are maintained. Teaching of Nuclear Medicine principles to all who interact with patient care is an on-going process.
Research responsibility for all current projects in the department is expected.
Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
1 year of relevant experience 1-3 years experience beyond staff radiographer level. Preferred
CRT-Nuclear Medcine Technologist - NMTCB (Nuclear Medicaine Technology Certification Board) CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Sitting: Seldom
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally
Visual Acuity [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Notices:
-Corewell Health is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
-Once confirmed, all time is submitted through VNDLY by your traveler. Please educate and train them on this. It is also our platform for invoicing and payments so if this step is not complete it will impact your agency's payment from Corewell Health.
-If a Service Provider or Contingent Worker fails to take action required for accurate invoicing within 45 days following the end of a pay cycle in which services were provided, then Corewell Health shall not be obligated to make payment to Service Provider for those services.
Examples of action: If staff provided services ending the week Sep 3, 2023 and Service Provider does not submit accurate timesheets no later Oct 18, 2023, Corewell Health shall not be obligated to pay for the service provided during that timeframe.
-Supplier must take system action to implement agreed upon rate changes prior to the week the change becomes effective.
-It is highly recommended that timesheet reconciliation and issue inquiry/correction is performed by the supplier prior to the 45 days.
-No other forms of invoicing are accepted outside of our timesheet approval process.