Nuclear Med Tech

$15,000.00 Sign On Bonus! Competitive salary and benefits!! Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) to join Central Maine Medical Center's Nuclear Medicine Team! Full-time, benefit eligible position.

• CNMT or ARRT(N) certification required
• Licensed by the State of Maine as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification or Due within one month of expiration required.
• Current DOT HAZMAT training certificate renewable every three years.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies.

• Is responsible for direct patient safety and following all procedural protocols.
• Performs and assists with nuclear medicine and PET/CT exams.
• Maintains all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintains all Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation requirements.
• Is able to perform Regional Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT support at multiple contract sites as a contract technologist.
• Assists in clinical instruction for radiology and nursing students in the field of nuclear medicine.
• Maintains patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly.
• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a radiologist.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET/CT exams on patients as prescribed by physician.
• Uses nuclear scintillation cameras, CT and PET/CT scanners for detection and attenuation correction of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on PACs archival system.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Instructs and prepares patient for exams.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Takes call according to monthly schedule and after regular department hours. Responds to calls in a timely manner.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance information. (i.e., log books)
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Customer Service:
  Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.

• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every day.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Ability to prioritize and use critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages…