Job Summary
Under the direction of the Supervisor – Nuclear Medicine, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform the operational activities pertaining to the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging services ensuring that a high-quality, cost-effective service is delivered to patients, parents, and Physicians Users. S/He will be responsible for the effective application of different forms of energy to safely and accurately produce clinical images of the body anatomy and function for diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional purposes and the assessment and evaluation of such images to aid the health care provider to assess and manage diseases, injuries and treatments.
Also, s/he will supervise junior staff and participate in training of Radiology staff.
Job Responsibilities 1
Plans, prioritizes, and organizes Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging workload, ensuring the necessary patient care is provided to patients of all ages.
Ensures that systems and standards that promote patient safety and safe practices for delivering patient care for the modality are adhered to as directed.
Provides modality expertise in reference to the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging service and assists in the maintenance and development of the services.
Works independently, performs all routine and specialized Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload in the rostered area.
Prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with policy and procedure for use in diagnostic nuclear medicine and molecular imaging studies.
Acts independently in the assessment of referrals for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging examinations, taking full responsibility to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure of patients and utilizing skills to assess a patient’s condition, often acute, and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a diagnostic image from a range of options.
Participates in standby and on call roster systems for the Diagnostic Imaging service, in imaging areas appropriate to training and qualifications, as designated by senior staff.
Provides support and relief for Department supervisor as required.
Supports the Supervisor - Molecular Imaging / Nuclear Medicine to manage and maintain a high level of expertise and reduce faults/issues effectively to guarantee the safe operations of the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging equipment, ensuring an efficient flow and optimal utilization of resources.
Adheres to departmental and applicable organizational policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging patient care team.
Job Responsibilities 2
Adheres to and promotes compliance with the Hospital’s radiation safety and protection and MRI safety policies and associated codes of practice and takes appropriate action where non-compliance is evident.
Implements directed change to effect continual improvement in services provided and ensures compliance with all internal and external standards as well as regulatory and legal requirements.
Maintains accurate and concise records of all imaging received by the patient using the appropriate systems.
Involved in the training and development of new employees on equipment and procedures in the area of operations in alignment with the departments and Hospital’s training objectives and plans.
Participates in and complies with quality improvement programs and competency assessment initiatives for the Diagnostic imaging services.
Participates in mandatory training and actively practices continual professional development in alignment with the Hospital’s professional development programs to ensure maintenance of professional licensure/accreditation.
Monitors and maintains stock levels for consumables relative to the service.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Attends divisional and other meetings as appropriate.
Adheres to the Hospital’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
Adheres to and promotes the Hospital’s Values.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills
Additional Responsibilities 3
Job Knowledge & Skills
Extensive functional knowledge and clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular imaging
Knowledge and experience of Radiography Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications Systems (PACS)
Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to be flexible and organized.
Attention to detail.
Tact, sympathy when dealing with patients and relatives.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and stressful situations.
Job Experience
Overseas candidates:
Minimum 3 years Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a recognized
hospital/Healthcare facility. (May include 1-year clinical internship, plus 1 year post graduate clinical experience).
For Qatari Nationals, Qatar Universities graduates, offspring of Qatari women or offspring of residents, to refer to the DHP Circular No.24/2020
Equipment selection and procurement (preferred).
Competencies
Accountability
Collaboration
Creates Strategy - Developing
Develops Future Leaders - Developing
Drives Performance - Developing
Leadership
Quality
Resilience
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science or any related field
Associate Degree in Science or any related field