Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Details

• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. with occasional weekend call
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
• Location: Pensacola, FL

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of assigned department's imaging services.

• Ensure quality in imaging, patient care and work flow.
• Monitor patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy.
• Oversee quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting. 
• Serve as a resource to department staff as well as other members of the team as needed. 
• Perform staff orientation, training, and coaching.
• Provide input to staff performance evaluations. 
• Position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. 
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following requried:
  
  • Certified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) may be considered in lieu of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific
  experience required.

Additional Preferences

Ideal candidate will have:

• 10 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Prior leadership experience
• RSO training and experience highly preferred
• Cardiac PET CT experience

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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