Nuclear Med Technologist

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician for per diem daytime shifts at St. Luke's Hospital.

You will perform diversified clinical patient care within the radiology team, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and educate patients for exams. Under supervision of the Radiology Clinical Services manager, you will select imaging equipment, document data in the EHR, apply ALARA principles, and assist physicians during procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical care within nuclear medicine and radiology as part of the care team.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for exams.
• Educate patients for exams and document data in the EHR.
• Identify and select imaging equipment and parameters to produce quality images.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Assist physicians during procedures.

Skills

ALARA principles

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Radiology procedures

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented 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

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• 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**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• RT Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) are required

Pay Range

USD $40.83 - USD $63.63 /Hr.