Nuclear Medicine Supervisor - Cayuga Health : Job Details

Nuclear Medicine Supervisor

Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.

The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor coordinates the operation of the nuclear medicine division in a clinical setting. This role ensures the efficient and safe delivery of high-quality patient care and offers leadership and guidance to a team of nuclear medicine technologist.

Role and Responsibilities:

* Conducts diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures

* Follows all state regulations, and perform and maintain department QA procedures and documentation.

* Oversees and ensures compliance with the Radiation Safety Program and ALARA standards for the nuclear medicine department.

* Adheres strictly to radiation safety protocols.

* Ensures efficient workflow within the department

* Exhibits strong leadership skills and supervises staff in delivering patient care.

* Optimizes imaging devices to guarantee high-quality images.

* Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).

* Provides feedback on image quality.

* Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and any other areas in the department.

* Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.

* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

* Maintain compassionate patient care, comfort and safety, while ensuring patient confidentiality

* Coordinates with other departments on issues.

* Oversees staff training, hiring, and evaluations.

* Recommends and manages equipment needs.

* Maintains all credentials and CE credits essential to position.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

* Licensure: Must be ARRT(N) or CNMT certified

* New York State Department of Health License or eligible.

* Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Additional Skills and Experience:

* Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred

* Good written and oral communication skills preferred.

* Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

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