NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases through nuclear medicine imaging. You will calibrate equipment, ensure radiation safety, and perform organ visualization studies using radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include documenting results, preparing reports, managing radiopharmaceuticals, and supporting other modalities as needed. Weekend/shift requirements apply within rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• Licensure to work as Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Massachusetts.
• Registration or registry eligible by national certifying bodies (NMT/ACR/SNM).
• BLS healthcare provider certification before end of probation.
• DOT certification in Radioactive Waste.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in nuclear medicine testing to produce organ images using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Calibrate equipment and adhere to radiation safety guidelines to minimize exposure.
• Perform organ visualization and function tests to produce diagnostic scans.
• Record calculations and prepare test reports for physician review.
• Order, stock, label, and manage radiopharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Assist in other areas/modalities when needed.

Education

Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Nuclear Medicine Technologist licensure in Massachusetts

ABR/ARRT/NMT registry eligible

BLS healthcare provider certification

DOT certification in Radioactive Waste

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $42.83 - $60.88 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Friday, Monday, On Call - Required, Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours: Rotating shifts between 6am and 4:30pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3700

Nuclear Medicine Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities.

Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under general supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator, and in accordance with guidelines, assists physicians in the diagnosis of disease by performing nuclear medicine testing which produces images of patient organs and circulating systems through the use of radiopharmaceuticals.

Calibrates equipment and closely follows radiation safety guidelines to ensure quality control and limited radiation exposure to patient, self and work area.

Performs related clerical and service duties.

Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Reviews physician orders prior to patient testing to determine appropriate dosing of radioisotopes for injection or oral administration. Verifies radioisotope measurement, count, and dose calibration.
• 2. Explains nuclear medicine procedures being performed to the patient and answers any patient questions; observes patient condition or negative reactions; injects appropriately calibrated radiopharmaceuticals intravenously.
• 3. Performs organ visualization procedures and function tests (i.e thyroid uptakes, renograms and dynamic blood flow studies) to produce scans suitable for use in the medical evaluation and diagnosis of a patient's physical condition. Utilizes gamma camera to photograph organs identified by the radioactive materials administered; scans images produced on computer screen, notes unclear areas and adjusts equipment accordingly; selects and produces desired images on film.
• 4. Records computer calculations and measurements of organs, blood vessels, etc., and prepares test reports along with patient scan for physician to review; investigates and supplies any additional information relative to test interpretation (i.e patient medical history and condition) and assists in the correlation of clinical laboratory and radiologic results as they relate to the nuclear medicine procedures.
• 5. Orders and stocks radiopharmaceuticals in an orderly fashion; prepares and labels solutions and reagents. Maintains adequate shielding of radioactive material in storage and during transportation to the testing are. Informs the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator of supply shortages and assists in inventorying sectional supplies and radiopharmaceuticals.
• 6. Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• 1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a degree in nuclear medicine technology.
• 2. Registration or registry eligible as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American College of Radiology, NMT or the Society of Nuclear Medicine (NMTB).
• 3. Licensure to work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Commonweath of Massachusetts.
• 4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.
• 5. D.O.T. Certified in Radioactive Waste.

Experience/Skills: Preferred:

• 1. Experience preferred, but not required. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• 1. Stand - 2/3
• 2. Walk - 2/3
• 3. Sit - 2/3
• 4. Talk or hear - 2/3
• 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
• 6. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
• 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3
• 8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

• 1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3
• 2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
• 2. Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

Weekend and holiday availability is required*

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.