Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Per Diem

HAHHH; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with radiopharmaceuticals, operate gamma cameras, and ensure patient safety during procedures.

The role requires a degree in nuclear medicine technology, MA licensure, and eligibility for registration, along with BLS certification and DOT handling certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent education.
• Massachusetts licensure to work as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required.
• DOT certification in radioactive waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders and calibrates radioisotopes for dosing and administration.
• Explains procedures to patients and observes reactions; injects radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs organ visualization and gamma camera imaging for medical evaluation.
• Records measurements and prepares reports for physicians; supports interpretation.
• Stocks radiopharmaceuticals; maintains shielding and inventory; supports other areas as needed.

Skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Patient safety procedures

Intravenous radiopharmaceuticals

Education

Degree in nuclear medicine technology

Massachusetts licensure as Nuclear Medicine Technologist

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

DOT certification in radioactive waste

Job description

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a degree in nuclear medicine technology.
• Registration or registry eligible as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American College of Radiology, NMT or the Society of Nuclear Medicine (NMTB).
• Licensure to work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Commonweath of Massachusetts.
• BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.
• D.O.T. Certified in Radioactive Waste.

Experience/Skills: Preferred:

• Experience preferred, but not required.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Massachusetts State Radiation Control License required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $36.24 - $65.24 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: Monday through Friday, On Call - Not Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - No Weekends Required Scheduled Hours: 7am- 3:30pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10021 - 3700 Nuclear Medicine

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.