Med Imaging Tech - Nuclear Med Full time days M-F at Williamson Health summary:
As a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Williamson Health in Franklin, Tennessee, you will provide high-quality nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort in a compassionate environment. The role involves operation of specialized imaging equipment and adherence to safety protocols, requiring a Nuclear Medicine diploma and a commitment to ongoing training. You will also take part in a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to patient care excellence and professional development.
Summary Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY To provide high quality Nuclear Medicine procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Formal Education / Training:
Earned a Nuclear Medicine diploma or degree from a college or university. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements. Must be CNMT or NMTCN eligible.
BLS is required within 90 days of hire.
Workplace Experience:
Preference of at least one year of work experience in hospital environment working in Nuclear Medicine after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center.
Physical Environment:
Radiation safety and universal precautions practiced in a multi modality imaging department.
Physical Effort:
Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate
equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call for STAT studies after hours and on weekends and must be available within 30 minutes.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
- Questions female patients (ages 12-50) regarding the possibility of pregnancy and properly documents information in record.
- Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
- Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.
- Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.
- Working environment is clean, organized, well stocked, and free of clutter.
- Follows nuclear medicine isotope procedure process during the administration of an isotope.
- Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.
- Implements new departmental procedures readily and without delay.
- Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed.
- Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair or stretcher to table and watching patient while on table.
- Communicates and follows through with fellow employees to ensure that all requests from physicians and patients are completed.
Keywords:
Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Healthcare, Technologist, Radiation Safety, Diagnostic Procedures, Franklin Tennessee, Clinical Team, Compassionate Care
