Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employment Type:Part time
Shift:Day Shift
Description:Nuclear Medical Technologist

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Primary

Location:

Chelsea Hospital

The NM Technologistoperatesa variety of Hot Lab equipment, aswelldiagnosticNMimaging equipment,toobtain images oftheanatomyof interest for interpretation by Radiologists, with attention to As Low As Reasonably  Achievable (ALARA) concepts.

The NM Technologist processes the images asrequiredper specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may alsoassistthe physician with the administration of therapeutic radionuclides.

Shift Available: Day shift

Status Available: Part Time, 24 hours per week

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate in Applied Science degree

• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• One year NM experience preferred

• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, be proficient in venipunctureand quality control procedure sand operation ofHot Laband NM imaging equipment.

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition foradditionalpertinent informationrelativeto the ordered test, suchas,coherence, ability tocomply withexam specifications, pregnancy, physical contraindications, physical status, etc.

• Calculates radionuclideactivity to be administered in accordance with protocols for ordered procedures.
  
  Prepares appropriate dosageand volumeof radiopharmaceuticals.

• Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients.
  
  Maintainssterilityand integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.

• Prepares imaging devices for studiesin accordance with protocols for ordered exam.

• Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.

• Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamic,staticand/or SPECT and SEPCT-CTimaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.

• Monitors andmaintainspatient’s ancillary equipment, suchas,supplemental oxygen and IV lines.

• Observespatientfor change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifies appropriate staff, as needed.

• Prepares specializedradiopharmaceuticalsforeitherin-vitro or in-vivolabellingmethod.
  
  Preparespatientbloodsamples for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.

• Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User, NM Manager, and Radiation Safety Officer.

• Performs various tasks associated with receiving, processing,distributing and storing radioactive materials.

• Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.

• Disposes of radioactive material and radioactive wastein accordance with departmental policy and state/federal regulation.

• Assistsinmaintainingcurrent inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies.
  
  Maintains supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans, packages, andtransportsto hospital sterilization unit.

• Performs quality control procedures on all instruments, including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution, to ensure the proper working of equipment.

• Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified instrumentation.
  
  Initiates vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.

• Competitive compensation,
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• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without…