Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine, PET CT, MRI - Full Time

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The incumbent Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine, PET CT, and MRI is a comprehensive leadership role responsible for the oversight of the Nuclear Medicine/PET CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) departments, while working within the Nuclear Medicine/PET CT department. This position involves managing daily clinical operations, supervising technical and support staff, and ensuring the highest standards of image quality, patient safety, and strict compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises all technical personnel in the performance of procedures, stressing accuracy, safety, and proper patient handling.
• Prepares and manages all staff scheduling, payroll, on‑call coverage sheets, and overtime approval forms.
• Evaluates the performance of all staff and oversees staff training to maintain the highest quality diagnostic images.
• Schedules and leads monthly departmental meetings and in‑services, utilizing both internal staff and external resources.
• Participates in interdepartmental planning and makes recommendations to radiology leadership.
• Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget, providing input on maintenance, equipment, supplies, and personnel needs.
• Communicates with nursing services and physicians to obtain pertinent clinical information and informs staff physicians of procedure requirements to ensure coordinated service.
• Performs daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, and other hospital computer systems for patient scheduling and record‑keeping.
• Participates in performing nuclear medicine and PET CT studies, and included in a rotating daily schedule and on‑call weekend hours for Nuclear medicine.
• Holds ultimate responsibility for all regulatory compliance for both modalities, including but not limited to ACR, The Joint Commission, NJDEP, and DOH standards.
• Oversees and performs modality‑specific daily and monthly Quality Assurance (QA) checks.
• Monitors changes in personnel and equipment status to determine the need for amendments to byproduct licenses with state and federal agencies.
• Maintains a comprehensive recording system to avoid undue radiation exposure to personnel in Nuclear medicine and PET.
• Supervises and performs all Nuclear Medicine/PET CT procedures in accordance with departmental protocols to ensure the highest diagnostic quality and accuracy.
• Ensures the availability of necessary supplies to maintain efficient departmental functionality.
• Acts/supervisors the Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) for the MRI department, responsible for maintaining and enforcing MRI Safety Zones at all times, if applicable.
• Oversees all equipment maintenance, daily inspections, and calibrations, and anticipates the need for major repairs, replacements, or new acquisitions for equipment in both departments.
• Maintains a strict system for the protection of restricted areas where radioactive material is stored and disposed of.
• Greets all patients upon their arrival for an exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their developmental, educational, and literacy level.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule (including weekends & holidays) as needed to provide continual quality patient care and meet departmental needs.
• Adheres to all HMH organizational competencies, standards of behavior, and policies.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Compensation:

Minimum rate of $124,571.20 Annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.