Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Vermont is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our imaging team. Under the supervision of a radiologist and the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform nuclear medicine imaging, follow scanning protocols, and inject isotopes when required.

This position requires graduation from an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or equivalent, and certification as NMRT/ARRT with BLS.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program is required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging on nuclear medicine equipment following scanning and imaging protocols.
• Recognize cross-sectional anatomy and perform scans and isotope injections where applicable.
• Provide service excellence and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Use RIS/PACS and HIS for recording patient exams and disseminating results.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Procedural modification

Clinical evaluation

Planning & organizing

MS Office

Education

High School graduate

AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

RIS/PACS

HIS

Job description

COMPETITIVE SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

• $4.25 - 2nd Shift
• $8.00 - 3rd Shift
• $4.75 - Weekend

Under the supervision of a radiologist, and direction of the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, this position competently performs imaging on nuclear medicine equipment. Responsible for following scanning and imaging protocols. Must have the ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy, performs scans and inject isotopes where applicable. Responsible for providing service excellence and complying with hospital policies and procedures. Uses the RIS/PACS and HIS for proper recording of patient exams and dissemination of patient results.

Minimum Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must have completed an AMA approved and accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Minimum Work Experience

• Recent, up to one year, hospital related experience
• Digital Imaging and post processing PACS experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must be certified by the nuclear medicine technology certification board (N.M.T.C.B.) or ARRT certification
• Must possess current Vt. state NMRT license
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Must obtain 24 ECE credits, in a two year period, for re-certification and licensure

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Advanced assessment skills pertinent to the specialty area.
• Knowledge & ability to change procedure and/or perform additional studies to evaluate and demonstrate the area of concern, providing optimal diagnostic exams.
• Ability to evaluate the appropriateness of examinations based on the clinical information provided.
• Ability to plan, organize, set goals and objectives for review and evaluation.
• Intermediate Microsoft desktop application skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Pay Range

Pay Range = $38.91 - $56.68

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