Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Patient-Focused Imaging

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; On-site; USD 5,659,000 - 8,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist for Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA. You will perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, operate imaging equipment safely, prepare room and supplies, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images while following hospital policies and values.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB credentials, Massachusetts license, BLS, and SPECT-CT endorsements where applicable. Pay range is listed with benefits and equal opportunity employment statements.

Qualifications

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: inservices, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and inservices and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.
• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collects information by interview from patient, staff, etc. to ensure appropriateness of procedure.
• Appropriately documents all patient doses.
• Prepares room and patient for procedure, assuring all needed equipment is available prior to the start of the exam.
• Properly identifies oneself to the patient prior to the procedure.
• Consistently and accurately performs quality control on all appropriate equipment.
• Received and documents appropriately all radio-pharmaceuticals in accordance to the state regulations.
• Notified appropriate personnel of shortages of supplies, or any problems in the department such as equipment malfunction or staffing or scheduling issues.
• In the absence of supervisory personnel, assumes the responsibility of the department and notifies appropriate personnel as needed.
• Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach in order to provide the best possible patient care and services.
• Demonstrates the ability to schedule exams to provide the best patient flow.
• Wears ring and body badge as required.
• Performs radiation surveys and wipe tests and appropriately documents with 100 % accuracy.
• Checks all doses for correct labeling prior to administering to patient.
• Appropriately disposes radioactive waste and documents.
• Performs veno-puncture in compliance with hospital policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to reconstruct and process all procedures done in the department.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner, identifying oneself and the department at the start of the call.
• Employee will comply with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique.

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist for Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA. You will perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, operate imaging equipment safely, prepare room and supplies, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images while following hospital policies and values.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB credentials, Massachusetts license, BLS, and SPECT-CT endorsements where applicable. Pay range is listed with benefits and equal opportunity employment statements.