Nuclear Medical Technologist in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join its Noninvasive Stress Testing team in Springfield, MA. You will perform diverse nuclear medicine procedures, from patient scans to hot lab duties, while mentoring students and communicating with the care team.

Ideal candidates hold NMTCB or ARRT certification and BLS, with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and deliver compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of general nuclear medicine, cardiac, and therapeutic procedures according to policy.
• Proficiently perform patient scans across diverse age groups and quality control tasks.
• Identify potential problems and escalate to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Handle hot lab duties including kit prep, wipe testing, dosage assays, and waste disposal.
• Mentor and guide enrolled students in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with technologists, radiologists, physicians, and nursing staff, upholding professional standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Education

NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Basic Life Support

Job description

Nuclear Med Tech in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health CareersBaystate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medical Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) to join our Noninvasive Stress Testing team at Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Noninvasive Stress Testing team builds effective relationships with customers, both internal and external, and seeks to provide an experience of excellence with each patient encounter.The Nuclear Medicine Technologist role gives you the opportunity to use your imaging expertise to make a real difference in a patient's care. You'll perform specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while helping patients and families feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their experience.

The Nuclear Med Tech Will:

• Perform a wide variety of general nuclear medicine, cardiac, and therapeutic procedures according to the policies set forth by the Clinical/Medical Director of the nuclear medicine department.
• Proficiently perform, understand, and process all nuclear medicine procedures including, but not limited to, patient scans, of all groups and demographic (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, special needs and disabilities) and quality control (cameras, uptake probes, and hot lab equipment).
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential problems and is able to direct these issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Perform all hot lab duties, including kit preparation in accordance with the package insert, wipe testing, dosage assaying, room surveying, receiving and logging radioactive materials, waste monitoring and disposing.
• Mentor and guides enrolled students in accordance with departmental guidelines in a professional manner.
• Display effective communication skills and conveys relative information to pertinent personnel including fellow technologists, radiologists, cardiologists, patient nursing staff, ordering physicians and their offices.
• Portray a compassionate and professional demeanor to all patients and their families, as well as fellow health care providers.
• Work well as part of a team, and adhere to system and department compliance, all applicable laws and regulations, and perform other duties as deemed appropriate or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Arrythmia classNMTCB – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or ARRT – Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Preferred Work Experience:

• 1 year post degree nuclear medicine

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Any
• Schedule: As needed

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

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