Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging & Safety

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and to ensure accurate patient diagnosis and treatment. The role involves preparing and administering radioactive materials, operating planar and SPECT gamma cameras, obtaining patient histories, and adhering to radiation safety and quality control protocols.

You will document procedures, participate in on-call and weekend rotations, work in a hospital

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures, radiation safety, and quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging using radiopharmaceuticals to aid accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare and administer radioactive materials safely and accurately.
• Operate planar and SPECT gamma cameras to acquire high-quality images.
• Obtain comprehensive patient histories to ensure optimal imaging procedures.
• Maintain strict radiation safety protocols and conduct quality control testing.
• Accurately document procedures and findings.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotations within a hospital environment.

Skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Radiation safety

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and to ensure accurate patient diagnosis and treatment. The role involves preparing and administering radioactive materials, operating planar and SPECT gamma cameras, obtaining patient histories, and adhering to radiation safety and quality control protocols.

You will document procedures, participate in on-call and weekend rotations, work in a hospital