Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and Waterville seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join a small, dedicated team delivering state-of-the-art imaging in our Nuclear Medicine and PET departments. The ideal candidate holds the Maine Radiologic Technology/Nuclear Medicine license, NMTCB or ARRT certification, and a current BLS for Healthcare Providers, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

You will review orders, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, perform imaging, ensure safety, and report results,

Qualifications

• Must hold the Maine License for Radiological Technology/Nuclear Medicine.
• Certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB or ARRT required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patient about procedures to ensure understanding.
• Prepare, administer, store and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals per protocols and regulations.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes; ensure safety and quality control of equipment.
• Position patient and perform imaging; adjust exposure factors and imaging parameters as needed.
• Analyze images, report results, and transmit scan results.

Skills

Radiology/Nuclear Medicine license (ME

NMTCB or ARRT certification

BLS Healthcare Provider

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job Summary:MaineGeneral Health is presently seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a small, committed group of professionals that puts an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.Job Description:$20,000 sign-on bonus (new MGH hires)This position works in the Nuclear Medicine departments at the facilities in Augusta and Waterville, as well as in the PET department at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer CareOpportunity to work with exceptional care teams in state-of-the-art facilitiesDedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balanceThe manager for this position empowers staff to be creative problem solvers and think independently while working together to provide the highest quality of patient careThe Work:Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperationOrders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals and or medications according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriatePrepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessaryPositions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan resultsThe Ideal candidate will have:Current State of Maine License for Radiological Technology/Nuclear Medicine requiredCertified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare ProviderProficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applicationsCompensation Information:$38.35 - $67.11The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.Scheduled Weekly Hours:32Job Exempt:NoBenefits:Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.Physical Wellness:We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.Emotional Wellness:When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.Financial Wellness:Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.Career Mobility:Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .