Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Massachusetts to perform all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine, including preparing radiopharmaceuticals and conducting patient studies. You will ensure accurate records, participate in quality control, and provide on-call coverage as part of a rotating schedule.

The role requires NP or ARRT/NMTCB certification, MA licensure, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff in a high-volume clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate from a formal nuclear medicine technology program with an AS or BS degree.
• Registered by the NMTCB and/or ARRT.
• Licensed in Nuclear Medicine by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains receipt, dispensing, and disposal records for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Reviews medical records or takes the patient's history to determine indication for exams and need for procedure.
• Performs patient study according to department protocol and patient history.
• Evaluates images for completeness and accuracy; acquires additional images as needed.
• Performs radiation surveys and measurements; maintains records for compliance with state health regulations.
• Performs quality control procedures and maintains records for equipment; reports deficiencies.
• Provides on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
• Interacts with patients, staff, and residents; assists in clinical training.
• Keeps department efficient by managing time, restocking supplies, and cleaning equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

On-call flexibility

English proficiency

Education

AS/BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology

NMTCB/ARRT certification

Massachusetts Nuclear Medicine license

Tools

Meditech

PACS/RIS familiarity

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.

Call rotation is one night a week and every 4th weekend.

A patient’s nuclear medicine exam, ordered by a physician, is performed safely, accurately, appropriately, and promptly. The patient’s physical and emotional needs, while in the department, are met compassionately and competently. The patient’s privacy is protected. An accurate, complete record is produced for each exam.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Performs all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine.

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains receipt, dispensing, and disposal records for radiopharmaceuticals used.
• Reviews medical records or takes the patient's history (orally) to determine the indication for ordered exams and the need for the procedure. Refers to supervisor or physician if in doubt.
• Performs patient study according to department protocol, with appropriate modifications based on patient history.
• Evaluates images for completeness and accuracy. Acquires additional images or data as needed.
• Performs radiation surveys and measurements; maintains records necessary for compliance with the state Dept. of Public Health, Radiation Control.
• Performs quality control procedures and maintains records for all major equipment, according to standard procedure and JCAHO requirements. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
• Wears all required radiation monitoring devices, uses all required protective shielding, and complies with State and department radiation safety procedures.
• Provides on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

1. Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff. Assists in the clinical training of student technologists from the affiliated program and hospital radiology residents.
2. Utilizes time productively and appropriately for patient flow, restocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and assisting with clerical duties to increase department efficiency.

• Ensures patient wait time is minimized.
• Spends more than 90% of time working on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.

1. Follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.

• Attends yearly “Blood-borne Pathogens/OSHA” inservice.
• Practices aseptic technique.

1. Produces an accurate RIS and PACS record of each exam.

• Completes all Meditech entries and edits orders to reflect the correct exam.
• Sends complete record to PACS on correct accession number.

1. Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.

• Maintains annual CPR certification.
• Meets ARRT/NMTCB standards.
• Meets Massachusetts State licensing standards
• Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduate from a formal nuclear medicine technology program with an AS or BS degree.
2. Registered by the NMTCB and/or ARRT
3. Licensed in Nuclear Medicine by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4. Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements & Environment:

1. Requires standing, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and/or lifting to 50% of the time.
2. Exposure to radiation, infectious diseases, chemicals, and hazardous materials 75% of the time.
3. Ability to hear the conversation, comprehend and communicate in spoken and written English more than 75% of the time.
4. Ability to wear protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, and gowns.
5. Ability to work and move about in confined spaces.
6. Requires visual concentration at video display terminals up to 75% of the time. Will perform
7. data entry with repetitive hand movement.

Pay Range:

$47.00 - $69.84

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, geography of 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.

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