Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Description:

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Primary Location: Chelsea Hospital

Position Purpose:

The NM Technologistoperatesa variety of Hot Lab equipment aswelldiagnosticNMimaging equipmenttoobtain images oftheanatomyof interestfor interpretation by Radiologists with attention to As LowAsReasonably Achievable (ALARA) NM Technologist processes the images asrequiredper specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may alsoassistthe physician with theadministration of therapeutic radionuclides.

Shift Available: Day shift

Status Available: Part Time 24 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program orAssociate in Applied Science degree

• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• One year NM experience preferred

• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy be proficient in venipunctureand quality control proceduresand operation ofHot Laband NM imagingequipment.

What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will do:

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition foradditionalpertinent informationrelativeto the ordered test suchascoherence ability tocomply withexam specifications pregnancy physical contraindications physical status etc.

• Calculates radionuclideactivity to be administeredin accordance withprotocols for ordered dosageand volumeof radiopharmaceuticals.

• Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.

• Prepares imaging devices for studiesin accordance withprotocols for orderedexam.

• Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously orally or by inhalation.

• Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamicstaticand/or SPECT and SEPCT-CTimaging procedures on patients which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.

• Monitors andmaintainspatients ancillary equipment suchassupplemental oxygen and IV lines.

• Observespatientfor change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifiesappropriate staff as needed.

• Prepares specializedradiopharmaceuticalsforeitherin-vitro or for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.

• Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User NM Manager and Radiation Safety Officer.

• Performs various tasks associated with receiving processingdistributingand storing radioactive materials.

• Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.

• Disposesof radioactive material and radioactive wastein accordance withdepartmental policy and state/federal regulation.

• Assistsinmaintainingcurrent inventory of routine laboratory and medical supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans packages andtransportsto hospital sterilizationunit.

• Performs quality control procedures on all instruments including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution to ensure the proper working of equipment.

• Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation DAILYPAY

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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