Nuclear Med Technologist

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Earned Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician on a per diem basis at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. The role involves performing diversified nuclear medicine procedures, educating patients, and ensuring image quality while adhering to ALARA and MR safety practices.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, data documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with the radiology team. Required credentials include ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB certification within one year, MA/RI

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Primary certification required: ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in MA and/or RI is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care in nuclear medicine under supervision.
• Assess patients, obtain chart information, and document data in the EHR.
• Educate patients for exams and position them for imaging procedures.
• Select imaging parameters and ensure quality images with attention to ALARA and MR safety.

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Certification: ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB

Massachusetts or Rhode Island RT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Nuclear Med Technician

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patient's chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures. Maintain the committed Per Diem requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology and attainment of primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine, RT(N) or from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, CNMT within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) is required.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package** (available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.)
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.