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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Nuclear Medicine Lead Technologist
NUCLEAR MEDICINE (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $40.91 - 51.14
The incumbent in this position is responsible
for providing leadership to the Nuclear Medicine Technologists, assisting and
supporting the leadership team in coordinating the day-to-day operational
activities for nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT services.
Leadership duties include but are not limited to orienting and training staff,
including the documentation of competencies, providing exposure in the field of
Nuclear Medicine to the Radiologic Technologist program students, assisting in
the scheduling of staff, and acting as a resource to staff responding to
questions and assisting with problem resolution. The Lead Nuclear Medicine
Technologist provides input and feedback into the interviewing and performance
appraisal processes and will be primarily responsible for pursuing and
maintaining accreditation programs. The incumbent in this position is also
responsible for performing diagnostic imaging services in the specialties of
nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, and PET/CT as an advanced application and
will anticipate and evaluate new technologies as they emerge in the specialty.
The Lead is responsible for the operation of a variety of equipment to
facilitate the performance, interpretation and appropriate charge capture of
the examination. Interviews patients, explains procedures, and assists in
positioning the patient for procedures. Reviews test results with referring
physicians.
This position may be eligible for a sign on incentive, tuition loan repayment, and relocation.
Essential
Job Functions
GENERAL
•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
•Follows NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) guidelines
to limit patient and staff exposures.
•Monitors equipment performance and if needed notifies
service personnel.
•Prepares radiopharmaceutical and checks their purity.
•Performs clinical assessment and nuclear medicine exams
as ordered by the physician. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and
physical comfort of all patients in the nuclear medicine area. •Interviews
patient, explains examination and administers pre-medication or
radiopharmaceuticals as appropriate.
•Uses cognitive nuclear medicine skills to identify,
record and adapt procedures as appropriate to the anatomical, pathological,
diagnostic information and images. Selects proper technical factors to perform
scan. Coordinates with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care is
provided.
•Analyzes nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT
information, medical history, and utilizes independent judgment during the exam
to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
•Utilizes computer to process acquired data, access
clinical and/or financial information.
•Follows the Quality Management Program for administration
of therapeutic radiopharmaceutical.
•Maintains patient examination records in accordance with
Billings Clinic policies, procedures and standards.
•Coordinates scheduling, transportation and scanning of
patients.
•Follows Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines for
proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental
and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Complies with
general training required by Billings Clinic as well as specific training
requirements of the position.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the
needs of the department/organization.
Lead Responsibilities
•Assists and supports the Supervisor and Director in
coordinating the day-to-day operational activities associated with providing
nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT services.
•Assigns the work of the Nuclear Medicine Technologists
engaged in the day-to-day operations, taking into consideration the priority of
the work and the skills of the employee, and workflow of the department.
•Acts as a resource to staff responding to procedural
questions and assisting with problem resolution.
•Participates in and provides feedback into the
interviewing and performance appraisal processes.
•Coordinates department orientation for new
technologists, provides on-going training/education for existing staff,
monitors staff annual education requirements, and conducts/participates in
regular staff meetings.
•Investigates and responds to interdepartmental and
intradepartmental and patient complaints.
•Works with the Radiation Safety Officer to see that NRC
guidelines are being followed.
•Contributes to the effective management of the
department by gathering data regarding personnel, supplies and equipment needs
in order to provide input into the development of radiology policies,
procedures, short and long term goals and objectives for departmental planning.
•Assigns staff to maintain quality assurance records;
performing quality assurance monitors by reviewing randomly selected charts for
documentation requirements.
•Evaluates equipment and repair orders when needed.
•Evaluates new equipment being considered for purchase.
Minimum
Qualifications
Certification
& Licsensure
•Registration
with the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) Health care
provider CPR certification
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.