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Organization:
VHVI Non-Inv Diag Nuclear
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Provide and supervises all Nuclear Medicine Services in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
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Shift Position- 2 /10-hour days at MCE and 1/ 8-hour day in Murfreesboro TN.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for recognizing and reacting appropriately to nursing care situations, which may include reporting to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in the supervision and orientation of new staff.
• Maintain necessary documentation as required by all local, state and federal regulatory agencies, which monitor the provision of Nuclear Medicine Services.
• Order and maintaining appropriate supplies including radiopharmaceuticals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and assist the Radiation Physicist with testing and documentation.
• Prepares for and participates in all inspections by assuring that proper techniques, handling procedures, monitoring and documentation is accurate and current as set by departmental policy.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Director, Assistant Director of Imaging and the Director of Imaging Services.
• He/she is responsible and accountable for the safe and effective utilization of Nuclear services and for the Radiation Safety practices.
• Performs all assigned duties as the Radiation Safety Officer established by local, state and federal agencies and the Radiation Physicist.
• Technologists are required to participate in on-call coverage for the modality as part of the essentials of the job requirement.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
• Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
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Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Nuclear Medicine - Certification - Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
