Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus (possible)

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine testing, calibrate radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure quality and safety in imaging procedures. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, explaining procedures to patients, acquiring organ scans with a gamma camera, preparing reports, and maintaining stock and radiation safety.

Applicants should have degree in nuclear medicine technology, licensure, BLS, and DOT certification; position

Qualifications

• Degree in nuclear medicine technology.
• Registration or registry eligible as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Licensure to work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Massachusetts.
• BLS healthcare provider certification before 90-day probation.
• DOT certification in radioactive waste.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders to determine appropriate dosing of radioisotopes.
• Explain nuclear medicine procedures to the patient and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform organ visualization and function tests using gamma camera imaging.
• Record calculations and prepare reports for physician review; correlate results.
• Order, stock, and label radiopharmaceuticals; maintain shielding and inventory.

Skills

Dose calibration

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Quality imaging

Education

Degree in nuclear medicine technology

Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

BLS certification

Tools

Gamma camera

Dose calibrator

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