Nuclear Med Technologist

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Earned time off

Wellbeing program

403B retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a per diem Nuclear Medicine Technician to join the Radiology team at St. Luke's Hospital. You will perform diversified clinical imaging procedures and patient assessments under supervision.

The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification within one year, MA/Rhode Island licensure as applicable, BLS, and commitment to ALARA and safety practices. Per diem schedule offers day shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Primary ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification within one year of eligibility.
• Current RT licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ARRT or NMTCB registration required

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform diversified clinical patient care and related duties within assigned modality.
• Obtain information from chart and document in the EHR; educate patient for exam.
• Position patient and select imaging equipment; prepare radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Apply ALARA principles and MR safety practices; assist physicians in procedures.
• Maintain per diem requirements and documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Imaging procedures

ALARA safety practices

Education patient

Team collaboration

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

ARRT certification

NMTCB certification

Massachusetts RT licensure

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 Southeast 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.

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.

• 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