Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN Rotating

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worcester seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technician to perform vital diagnostic procedures. This role entails operating nuclear medicine equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Candidates must have appropriate certification and preferred experience in the field to join a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT certification required.
• 1-3 years of preferred experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Orders and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Assists practitioner with radiation detection equipment.

Skills

Radiation Detection

Patient Care

Diagnostic Procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process:Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. Is skilled in Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment; assists practitioner with operation of radiation detection equipment; orders radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation; identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures; processes and files films as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required:Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Experiences:

Preferred: 1-3 years

Certifications:

Required:ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT; BLS; state license if required.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.