Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Per-diem)

South Shore Health System; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Massachusetts is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a full range of scans under supervision.

Per-diem, 10-hour shifts are available with no on-call requirements and schedule options include weekends and weekdays. The role emphasizes patient care, quality control, and strict adherence to radiation safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed an approved Nuclear Medicine Program and be certified by NMTCB or ARRT.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• NMT licenses: NMTCB/ARRT and MA Radiation Control Program; BLS within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of Nuclear Scans under supervision.
• Administer injections and conduct flow studies and planar, whole body, cardiac imaging, and SPECT.
• Daily QC, weekly phantom checks, dose calibrator constancy, log isotopes, thyroid probe QC.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Approved Nuclear Medicine Program

NMTCB or ARRT certification

MA radiation license

Tools

Workday

Epic

Gamma camera systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under the guidance of the Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine, will perform a full range of Nuclear Scans.

Job Description

Per-diem, 10hr shifts, weekend and weekday shifts available, NO CALL, 06:30am - 5:00pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 - Department policies and procedures

• a - Hours of work, OT policy, paycheck distribution.
• b - Punctuality and attendance, use of time off, vacations.
• c - Policy manual.
• d - ID badges.
• e - Clocking in/out.

2 - Patient care

• a - Patient reception, identification, and explanation of procedure.
• b - How to contact and confirm a translator if needed
• c - Injections.
• d - Flow studies.
• e - Planar static imaging.
• f - Whole body imaging.
• g - Cardiac imaging and analysis.
• h - SPECT.
• i - Labeling and transfer to printers.

3 - Quality control/equipment operation

• a - Perform daily intrinsic/extrinsic floods.
• b - Performs weekly bar phantom/grid.
• c - Perform uniformity test and COR of gamma camera using a radioactive source.
• d - Performs dose calibrator daily constancy
• e - Log in/out isotopes.
• f - Performs thyroid probe daily QC.
• g - Performs hot lab, clinic, and injection room surveys.
• h - Conforms to electrical safety guidelines.

4 - Radiation Safety

• a - Radiation safety procedures - spills.
• b - Radiation safety manual.
• c - Pregnant policy.
• d - Radioactive trash procedures; gloves, syringes, needles.
• e - QMP for I131.

5 - General health and safety requirements

• a - Fire safety, RACE, location of fire extinguisher and escape routes.
• b - Emergency preparedness plan.
• c - Hazardous materials and location of MSDS.
• d - Medical emergencies.
• e - Department blood labeling policy.
• f - Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
• g - Universal precautions.
• h - Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
• i - Biohazard waste policies - sharps.

6 - Technology

• a - e-mail.
• b - Workday.
• c - intranet.
• d - Epic.
• e - Operation of gamma camera computers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

Completed an approved Nuclear Medicine Program and be certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT Certification.

Minimum Work Experience

Prefer one (1) to two (2) years of experience:
Prefer prior experience however, new graduates will be considered.

Required Licenses / Registrations

NMT (NMTCB) – Nuclear Medicine Technology (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) Or

NMT (ARRT) – Nuclear Medicine Technology (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) And

NMT (MA) - Nuclear Medicine Technology (Massachusetts Radiation Control Program)

Required Classes/Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 180 days of hire

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Employees must produce their CEU records to their manager prior to start date and on an ongoing basis thereafter. Technologists in this position are responsible to maintain CEU activity on-site for a period of two years longer than the technologist’s last licensure renewal date.