Registered Nurse- Nuclear Medicine

Description

Southeastern Cardiology Associates, Southeastern Gastroenterology Associates, and SBD Medical Solutions strive to deliver the best care possible through a team approach. From check-in to check-out, each employee participates in delivering the highest quality of care and attention in the Southeast. Our commitment to our patients is that we will treat them like family.

We are compassionate and considerate. We are passionate about advancements in technology and patient care. We are educators and good listeners. We believe that qualified specialty care is not hard to find. However, we think that embedding a world-class group of specialists within a team that is committed to treating the patient and their loved ones is what truly sets us apart. Our job is not done when the condition is diagnosed and treated appropriately. We consider the mission accomplished when we have treated the problem, and our team has communicated effectively with the patient and their loved ones. Above all, we are here to serve our patients and their families. Our team of specialized physicians, mid-levels, nurses, technicians, and staff are committed to providing the highest level of service – this team approach truly sets us apart.

Responsibilities

• Assists Nuclear Technologist in daily duties including but not limited to:
• Retrieve patients from the testing/main lobby for completion of nuclear test as needed
• Assists patients off and on the nuclear camera as needed
• Starts IV for nuclear and echo patients as needed
• Collects data and information by reviewing medical history to assist the Nuclear Department in chart prep
• Conducts Treadmill portion of the Nuclear Stress test on an as needed basis in accordance with Southeastern Cardiology’s Nuclear Cardiology Practice Protocols
• Works closely with Front Office staff to ensure that patients are received timely for their appointments
• Maintains clinical supplies to ensure appropriate supplies are always on hand
• Uploads all reports into patient charts after test have been read
• Conducts initial chart preparation for nuclear department procedures
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, as well as in accordance with policies and procedures of the office
• Effectively and respectfully communicates with other departments of the office
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written) as well as computer/electronic medical record systems skills
• Exhibit an ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
• Independently completes all assignments in a timely manner
• Monitors/assess patients undergoing nuclear imaging procedures
• All other duties as assigned by management 

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Holds/Maintains current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• RN/LPN Preferred

Corporate Culture Expectations
Demonstrates the office Corporate Culture at all times with colleagues, providers, outside offices/vendors, patients and their family members. Consistently portrays a positive attitude; excels in individual role while creating a culture of teamwork and cooperation; puts the patient/family first and regularly seek opportunities for self-improvement as well as operational improvement. 

Core Competencies
Approachability, Compassion, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Decision Quality, Ethics & Values, Integrity & Trust, Motivating Others, Peer Relationships, Drive for Results, Listening 

Functional Competencies

Communication, Listening, Organizing, Priority, Technical Learning, Time Management, Understanding Others