Nuclear Med Technologist

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Med Technologist responsible for performing complex nuclear imaging procedures and ensuring compliance with all regulations while providing exceptional patient care. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health, appropriate certifications, and offers competitive compensation along with unmatched benefits.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• Registered by CNMT and/or ARRT.
• Must maintain CNMT/CT and/or ARRT certification.
• Requires BLS certification and Advanced CT licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nuclear medicine imaging and complex examinations.
• Handle radioactive materials per regulations.
• Record and analyze data for diagnostic interpretation.

Skills

Patient Care

Imaging Procedures

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree; Allied Health

BLS certification

CNMT/ARRT certification

Advanced CT licensure within one year

Job description

$15K sign on bonus for eligible new hires with over 1 year of experience
$10K sign on bonus for eligible new hires with less than 1 year of experience

The Nuclear Med Technologist is responsible for the following:

• Performs routine nuclear medicine imaging which can include complex imaging examinations and may include attenuation correction and/or diagnostic CT studies as directed and prescribed by a physician.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for NM imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Receives, inspects and handles radioactive materials used in patient examinations following established hospital, departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to USP 797 guidelines.
• Performs quality control on the cameras as required.
• Performs quality control in the Radiopharmacy as required.
• Prepares and administers required radiopharmaceuticals/contrast and performs radionuclide imaging of organs and organ systems, dynamic studies, assays of body fluids and tissues, including in-vitro and in-vivo radio-assays.
• Records, analyzes and prepares data and image enhancements for diagnostic interpretation by physician.
• Prepares and administers required pharmaceutical per departmental protocol.
• Places next day radiopharmaceutical orders.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs laboratory work (i.e drawing blood).
• Provides exceptional care, exceptional service.
• Follows Departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.
• Practices High Reliability Training.
• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Reports equipment malfunctions through INeedit.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations of the modality.
• Identifies scheduling errors.
• Works with others to promote and encourage each person’s contribution on the interdisciplinary team toward achieving optimal patient goals and outcomes.
• Takes on call and is assessable nights and weekends per policy.
• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU policy.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Practices the 6 core values of the Hospital; excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.

The Nuclear Med Technologist must have the following:

• Registered by the Certification Nuclear Medicine Technological (CNMT) and/or American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the CNMT/CT and/or ARRT certification
• BLS certification.
• Advanced CT licensure is required within one year with a 6 month grace period from date of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree; Allied Health

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.