Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3–9% of

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10%

Education assistance (tuition, student

Job summary

Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist to oversee imaging operations, mentor technologists, and ensure high-quality studies in a busy department.

The role requires ARRT, CNMT/NMT, BLS, and 2–3 years of nuclear medicine experience; this is a full-time position with competitive benefits through HCA Healthcare, including retirement plans and professional development.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• ARRT-R Radiography credential required.
• CNMT or NMT certification required.
• 2-3 years of nuclear medicine clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Supervise and coordinate Nuclear Medicine Tech staff and scheduling.
• Train and mentor imaging staff and fellows/residents.
• Participate in QA/QC and image processing/archiving (PACS).
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

2-3 Years of Full Time Nuclear Medical Clinical Experience

CNMT/NMT Certification

ARRT-R Radiography

Certificate or Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist ? At Fairview Park Hospital , you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Fairview Park Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Operates Imaging equipment to produce images of patients' body for diagnostic purposes and supervises function of employees to adequately maintain flow of patients through Imaging Services Departments.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead is responsible for the daily operation of the Imaging Section. The incumbent is

responsible for coordinating patient scheduling and daily work assignments and serves as a resource for Nuclear

Medicine Technologists.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead suggests changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, as well as

coordinates training and development of the Imaging Specialists, keeping them advised of technological changes.

The incumbent identifies cost savings and assures that technical operations stay within the targeted budget. In

addition to departmental oversight, the Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead demonstrates mastery of all Hospital or Clinical

Level Imaging competencies.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead performs technical nuclear medicine examinations within the section. The

incumbent works independently, performing routine, complex and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and/or

PET imaging Work is performed under the general supervision the Radiology Manager and/or Supervisor.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead must be able to use a wide variety of nuclear medicine equipment and computers.

The incumbent must be able to provide basic maintenance and repairs, participate in QA/QC and resolve issues

related to image processing and the image archiving system (PACS).

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead may be assigned to work in a variety of imaging sections, including a level 1

trauma center and/or critical care areas, assist other radiology modalities and/or clinical services. The incumbent

must be able to resolve conflict and endure the pressures associated with a constantly changing work environment.

The incumbent independently performs procedures on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents and pediatric age

groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead works collaboratively other staff to prioritize and organize schedules and to triage

routine and emergent procedures. The incumbent has daily contact with professionals, patients and families. The

Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead coordinates and actively participates in the training of other Nuclear Medicine Tech

Lead, fellows, residents, physicians and visiting health care professionals and serves as a clinical instructor for affiliated

imaging training programs.

The incumbent assists with interviews, provides input for annual performance appraisals, evaluates students, and may

coordinate holiday and call coverage with the manager.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead monitors equipment and provides basic maintenance as required.

What guidelines, regulations, procedures, manuals, etc. available to guide decision-making and actions in this position? Nuclear Medicine Policy and procedure manual, Radiation safety manual, consultation to radiation safety officer, Memorial Administrative policy and procedure manual, Radiology dept policy and procedure manual., Dept of GA Natural Resources, whose number is posted in hotlab, ACR recommendations.

What financial responsibilities, if any, does this position involve? (e.g., budget, of $50,000, revenue of $475,000, etc.) Please list all that apply: Ensure capture of department charge items; efficient use of supplies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (ARRT-R) Radiography

• Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate

• (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or (NMT) Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• 2-3 Years of Full Time Nuclear Medical Clinical Experience

Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute-care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Women's Imaging Center and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facility's stroke center scored "A" on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health.

At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.