SAH Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine procedures as prescribed by physicians at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA. You will operate imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images and prepare rooms, medications, and supplies as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, proper documentation of doses, and adherence to infection control and department policies while delivering compassionate, patient-focused care and

Qualifications

• Documented training and experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current BLS certification.
• ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB CNMT certification.
• Massachusetts Nuclear Medicine license.
• SPECT-CT endorsement or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collects information by interview from patient and staff to ensure procedure appropriateness.
• Documents all patient doses accurately.
• Prepares room and patient for procedures with needed equipment.
• Identifies oneself to the patient before the procedure.
• Performs quality control on imaging equipment.
• Receives and documents radio-pharmaceuticals per state regulations.
• Maintains infection control and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates ability to schedule exams for optimal patient flow.
• Performs radiation surveys and wipe tests with 100% accuracy.
• Ensures proper labeling of all doses before administration.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nuclear Medicine training

BLS certification

ARRT Radiography RT(N) or NMTCB CNMT

Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine license

SPECT-CT endorsement or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures as prescribed by physician.
• Operates imaging equipment in a safe manner and obtain high quality diagnostic images. Prepares procedure room, medications and supplies as needed.
• Performs Quality Controls functions in the department. Practices Saint Anne's Hospital Customer Service standards.
• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
• In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects information by interview from patient, staff, etc. to ensure appropriateness of procedure.
• Appropriately documents all patient doses.
• Prepares room and patient for procedure, assuring all needed equipment is available prior to the start of the exam.
• Properly identifies oneself to the patient prior to the procedure.
• Consistently and accurately performs quality control on all appropriate equipment.
• Received and documents appropriately all radio-pharmaceuticals in accordance to the state regulations.
• Notified appropriate personnel of shortages of supplies, or any problems in the department such as equipment malfunction or staffing or scheduling issues.
• In the absence of supervisory personnel, assumes the responsibility of the department and notifies appropriate personnel as needed.
• Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach in order to provide the best possible patient care and services.
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the cameras and computers, selecting the appropriate acquisition parameters and adjusting when necessary to obtain the best possible study.
• Demonstrates the ability to schedule exams to provide the best patient flow.
• Wears ring and body badge as required.
• Performs radiation surveys and wipe tests and appropriately documents with 100 % accuracy.
• Checks all doses for correct labeling prior to administering to patient.
• Appropriately disposes radioactive waste and documents.
• Performs veno-puncture in compliance with hospital policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to reconstruct and process all procedures done in the department.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner, identifying oneself and the department at the start of the call.
• Employee will comply with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique.

Management of Time and Resources

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• Is reliable in respect to punctuality.
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: inservices, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and inservices and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.
• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.

EDUCATION

• Documented training and experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current BLS certification
• Current ARRT registered certification in Radiography with RT (N) designation and/or current NMTCB registered certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology with CNMT designation.
• Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine license.
• For technologists performing SPECT-CT: Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine license SPECT-CT endorsement and/or credentials stating a modified certification course for SPECT-CT has been completed and/or Current ARRT certification with Radiology (R) designation.

Pay Range

$41.08-$60.53

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

days

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East