Nuclear Medicine Technologist, 30hr - Days

Anna Jaques Hospital; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Massachusetts to independently operate nuclear medicine cameras and related equipment for high-quality diagnostic scans. You will follow department protocols and ensure safety, accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Requires ARRT(NM) or NMTCB certification and MA radiologic technologist license or registry eligibility, plus BLS. Education includes an associate degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology preferred.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate nuclear medicine cameras, computers and related equipment per protocols.
• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine scans with attention to safety and quality.
• Collaborate with radiology team and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals, calibrate doses and administer to patients per safety procedures.
• Maintain equipment, QC procedures and respond to issues to ensure uptime.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
• Educate patients and families about the exam and answer questions empathetically.

Skills

English communication

Education

Associates Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by independently operating nuclear medicine cameras, computers and other equipment to perform the highest quality diagnostic nuclear medicine scans in the safest possible manner according to established department protocols. This professional staff technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required: Associates Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program

Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program

Other Skills/Knowledge Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT (NM)) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and possess a valid Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license or registry eligible

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Basic Life Support

POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

JOB FUNCTIONS

As part of the Radiology team, following department protocols and in accordance with our Massachusetts Radioactive Materials License and ACR accreditation requirements, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ exam, utilizing compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Operates the department equipment to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams.
• Performs the necessary computer processing/analysis of exam data.
• Performs gamma camera quality control procedures.
• Prepares the appropriate radiopharmaceutical, assays the dose in the dose calibrator, and safely administers the dose to the patient, and disposes of the radioactive material properly.
• Follows the necessary radiation safety techniques and procedures designed to minimize exposure levels to patients, visitors, staff and themselves.
• Maintains records in accordance with the terms and conditions of our Massachusetts Radioactive Material License and other required documentation accurately, legibly and timely.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to enhance patient satisfaction and a culture of safety.
• Maintains adequate supplies and orders radioactive materials from vendors when needed.
• Assists in the daily operation of the department.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs.
• Responds to equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
• Participates in the maintenance of the accreditation process.
• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.
• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.

Pay Range

$46.00 - $68.35

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled