Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description:

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work

Posting Specifics:

• Hours: (36hours)

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0600-1530

• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 365-bed facility is one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver and has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence - Magnet designation - by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

Scope:

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing multiple types of gamma cameras, utilizing proper injection techniques while injecting radioisotopes.

• Perform IV puncture and administer radiopharmaceuticals via IV when indicated.

• Lead the work of the associates in the department. Implement directives related to adjusting staffing levels based on service needs and volumes.

• Act as a resource and provide technical support. Round on patients and staff. Follow up with families/patients.

• Participate and lead improvement initiatives and implementation of new exam procedures. Teach new and evolving technologies. Coordinate orientation and training of new associates.

• Ensure staff competency through proper training techniques and conduct quality audits.

Participate in problem solving to address issues relating to patient safety, care and service.

• Support and promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate that departments ability to meet its goals and objective.

• Collaborate with department leadership team to coordinate care with other departments and promote the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

• Provide education/training and performance feedback for associates in the department.

• Participate in policy and procedure development.

• Present and document staff meetings as required.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or a minimum of one (1) year minimum related experience and/or training, required.

• Current ARRT (R) (NM) or NMTCB as CNMT registry, required.

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience, required.

• Previous EKG and/or Holter monitor experience, required.

• Current Registered Nurse in the state of practice, preferred.

• Current ACLS certification, preferred- Previous experience working with students and leadership experience, preferred.

Now that you know more about being a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist on our team we hope you'll join us. At Intermountain Health you'll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

Physical Requirements:

Anticipated job posting close date:

06/26/2024

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$36.21 - $64.33

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.