Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Carle Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance (50+ miles)

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies and radiopharmaceutical administrations using Nuc Med and PET/CT equipment. The role involves case review with radiologists, IV administration, and patient pregnancy screening, in alignment with department protocols.

The position emphasizes accurate imaging, proper data transfer to PACS/RIS, and maintenance of equipment and safety. Sign-on bonus and relocation support are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to assess and improve work environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic studies and radiopharmaceutical therapeutic administration by utilizing Nuc Med and/or PET/CT equipment by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
• Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
• Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
• Administers IV radiopharmaceuticals by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture and placing IV line.
• Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
• Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
• Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
• Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
• Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
• Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
• May perform duties of Nuc Med Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
• Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Education

College Diploma

Related Field

Certificate of Completion

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies and radiopharmaceutical administrations using Nuc Med and PET/CT equipment. The role involves case review with radiologists, IV administration, and patient pregnancy screening, in alignment with department protocols.

The position emphasizes accurate imaging, proper data transfer to PACS/RIS, and maintenance of equipment and safety. Sign-on bonus and relocation support are available for qualified candidates.