Inpatient Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $38-50 per hour

MaineGeneral Health; Farmingdale (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403b retirement plan

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health in Farmingdale, Maine seeks an Inpatient Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Medicine and PET work in Augusta, Waterville, and Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Maine Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine license, NMTCB or ARRT certification, and BLS, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. 40 hours per week, days shift, staff position.

Qualifications

• Current State of Maine License for Radiological Technology/Nuclear Medicine.
• Certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB or ARRT) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patient on procedures.
• Prepare, administer, store and dispose radiopharmaceuticals per protocols.
• Prepare equipment; select exposure factors; perform quality control.
• Position patient; perform imaging; analyze and report results.

Education

Maine Radiological/Nuclear Medicine License

NMTCB Certification

ARRT Certification

Basic Life Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Inpatient Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Farmingdale, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

This position works in the Nuclear Medicine departments at the facilities in Augusta and Waterville, as well as in the PET department at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care

Opportunity to work with exceptional care teams in state-of-the-art facilities

Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance

The manager for this position empowers staff to be creative problem solvers and think independently while working together to provide the highest quality of patient care

The Work

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation

Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals and or medications according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Current State of Maine License for Radiological Technology/Nuclear Medicine required

Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications

MaineGeneral Health Job ID #R15895.

About MaineGeneral Health

At MaineGeneral Health, we believe the best care starts with supporting the people who provide it.

As Kennebec Valley's largest private employer and a trusted independent, nonprofit health system, our nearly 5,000 employees, including more than 250 physicians and advanced practice providers, are united by a shared mission to enhance, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities.

Whether your passion is direct patient care or supporting the teams behind it, you'll find meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture committed to helping you thrive

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus