Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

1754 live openings

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable) Assures delivery of safe, high quality Nuclear Medicine services by: Assessing patient status and identifying patient care requirements relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and then providing the care needed Performing all nuclear medicine procedures within established procedures and protocols, and with a demonstrated high level of technical expertise Resolving equipment, supply and patient relations’ problems to ensure clinically sound treatment and patient satisfaction Participating in staff, departmental, safety, infection and haz-mat control in-services and meetings Documenting all diagnostic studies or other patient procedures and other relevant information per department and hospital policy/procedure and professionally established protocols Maintaining required patient records, reports, statistics, files and documents required for effective operation Performing all nuclear medicine procedures according to hospital policy, procedures and established protocol with a consistently high level of technical expertise Preparing and administering radioisotope doses according to hospital policies, procedures and generally accepted protocols Operating all nuclear medicine equipment according to established procedures Separating isotopes for decay prior to disposal Monitoring spent isotopes for decay prior to disposal Drawing blood samples as ordered Preparing and labeling images for diagnostic interpretation Maintaining radiopharmaceutical supplies Maintaining requests for radiopharmaceutical formulations Maintaining knowledge of new and emerging nuclear medicine methodologies and applying them appropriately Calibrating equipment, preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician Performing physician requested diagnostic studies using the scintillation camera to produce images of organ on photographic film/digital file per hospital procedures and protocol Assures compliance with regulatory and safety standards by: Ensuring compliance with DHS, The Joint Commission, licensing, and other applicable standards Implementing new requirements/regulations (federal, state, local) pertaining to nuclear medicine services Performing required surveys and quality control of areas and equipment per federal, state and local regulations Participating in Radiation Safety Committee meetings Implementing and maintaining radiation safety procedures and following Radioactive Hazard Protocol Following safety procedures, operating equipment and performing job related duties in a safe manner with a focus on accident prevention Following accepted guidelines for receiving, storing and disposing of radioactive waste Completing prescribed decontamination procedures and area monitoring when a radiation accident occurs Informing the Manager of Imaging Services of any questionable equipment malfunction so that appropriate repairs can be scheduled Taking all appropriate measures to comply with HIPAA and other patient confidentiality/privacy requirements Assures continuous quality improvement and service excellence by: Participating in the development of quality control and improvement programs Following established quality control and improvement programs Submitting quality review and control reports and analysis within prescribed timeframes Demonstrating commitment to total quality management through knowledge of its precepts, workplace applications, and continuous organizational improvement Engaging in regular assessment of quality and making quality improvement recommendations Assures smooth intra- and interdepartmental operations by: Performing all technical tasks in a courteous and respectful manner toward patients, co-workers, other hospital staff, and members of the community who utilize our services and facilities Identifying and engaging in conduct that contributes to and supports team effectiveness Performing all tasks in a manner consistent with the hospital’s vision of technical competence, accurate care and service excellence Secondary (Modifiable) Participate in and positively contribute to special projects and initiatives of the department Other duties as assigned by Manager or Director of department, or in some instances by any member of the Hospital’s Senior Leadership Team Other duties as needed to provide assistance/support to physicians utilizing the Nuclear Medicine department Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org. C.A.R.E.S.

Standards

• MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.
• Health &
• Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

• The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
• Equal
• Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws. A Career With MarinHealth is CLOSER Than You Think Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network. We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.