Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine - Full Time

About the role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor serves as the liaison between the facility and referring sources (physicians' offices, organizations, and managed care representatives) for all scheduling, pre-authorization, and communication needs. Acts as the communication link to assist in resolution of issues and perceived problems that may affect referring physicians and customers. Provides input to management and assists with the development of long- and short-term marketing goals and objectives. Responsible for accurately reporting volume statistics and office visit information. Acts as the department safety liaison to the PI and safety committees and helps with network initiatives pertaining to imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all technical personnel in the performance of procedures, stressing accuracy in calibration of radioactive material, precise calibrated dosage of radiopharmaceuticals, accuracy of study results, safety, and proper patient handling.
• Evaluates performances of staff.
• Responsible for all regulatory compliance including, but not limited to ACR, Joint Commission, NJDEP, DOH, etc.
• Participates in interdepartmental planning and makes recommendations to radiology leadership.
• Manages budget required for maintenance, replacement, and expansion of equipment, supplies, and personnel to meet service demands.
• Informs staff physicians of procedures when requesting various tests to ensure coordinated acquisition and storage of radioactive material to avoid unnecessary waste due to decay.
• Monitors changes in personnel and equipment status to determine the need for amendment of byproduct license by state and federal control agencies.
• Oversees equipment maintenance, calibrations, and anticipation of need for major repair, replacement, and new acquisitions.
• Maintains proper procedure for delivery of radioactive material and safe storage and calibration to determine accuracy of stated dosage delivered.
• Maintains records of delivery, receipt, storage, use, and disposal of radioactive material (individual records for procedure cases must be recorded).
• Performs procedures in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Performs daily inspection and calibration of equipment.
• Maintains proper recording system to avoid undue exposure to personnel.
• Flexibility in work schedule (including weekends & holidays) as needed to provide continual quality patient care and meet department needs.
• Maintains a strict system of protection for restricted areas where radioactive material is stored and disposed of.
• Oversees staff training to maintain the highest quality diagnostic images.
• Prepares payroll, staff scheduling, on-call coverage sheets, and overtime approval forms.
• Schedules monthly departmental meetings and in-services utilizing staff and outside companies.
• Assists in preparation of budget.
• Adheres to policies of Employee ID, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational & Managerial Competencies.
• Responsible for modality-specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership experience (preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT,N) or CNMT Registry.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist NJ State License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Pay

Minimum rate of $126,464.00 annually. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted rates may vary based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for shift differentials, performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.