Nuclear Medical Technologist

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, seeks a Nuclear Medical Technologist to join the Noninvasive Stress Testing team. You will perform diverse nuclear medicine and cardiac procedures, ensuring patient comfort and clear communication throughout each encounter.

This per diem role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and mentoring students while delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• NMTCB or ARRT certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with general nuclear medicine procedures and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine, cardiac, and therapeutic procedures per department policy.
• Process patient scans across all ages with quality control.
• Identify potential problems and escalate promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Perform hot lab duties including kit preparation, wipe testing, dosimetry, and waste disposal.
• Mentor enrolled students and communicate effectively with staff and clinicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Mentoring students

Education

NMTCB/ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Tools

Hot lab equipment

Job description

Nuclear Med Tech in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Noninvasive Stress Testing Location: 3300 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Per Diem Shift: All

Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medical Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) to join our Noninvasive Stress Testing team at Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Noninvasive Stress Testing team builds effective relationships with customers, both internal and external, and seeks to provide an experience of excellence with each patient encounter. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist role gives you the opportunity to use your imaging expertise to make a real difference in a patient’s care. You’ll perform specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while helping patients and families feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their experience.

The Nuclear Med Tech Will:

• Perform a wide variety of general nuclear medicine, cardiac, and therapeutic procedures according to the policies set forth by the Clinical/Medical Director of the nuclear medicine department.
• Proficiently perform, understand, and process all nuclear medicine procedures including, but not limited to, patient scans, of all age groups and demographic (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, special needs and disabilities) and quality control (cameras, uptake probes, and hot lab equipment).
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential problems and is able to direct these issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Perform all hot lab duties, including kit preparation in accordance with the package insert, wipe testing, dosage assaying, room surveying, receiving and logging radioactive materials, waste monitoring and disposing.
• Mentor and guides enrolled students in accordance with departmental guidelines in a professional manner.
• Display effective communication skills and conveys relative information to pertinent personnel including fellow technologists, radiologists, cardiologists, patient nursing staff, ordering physicians and their offices.
• Portray a compassionate and professional demeanor to all patients and their families, as well as fellow health care providers.
• Work well as part of a team, and adhere to system and department compliance, all applicable laws and regulations, and perform other duties as deemed appropriate or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Arrythmia class NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Technologist Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Preferred Work Experience:

1 year post degree nuclear medicine

Schedule Details

Job Type: Per Diem Shift: Any Schedule: As needed

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate Education: Vocational: Nuclear Medicine (Required) Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certification in Specialty - Other Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $43.08 - $49.52 - $58.56

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield