Nuclear Medicine Technologist MRMC - Per Diem

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Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Director, prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients of all ages and performs all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using imaging and ancillary equipment.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Performs elution of 99MTc generators and prepares radiopharmaceuticals and ensures compliance with regulations and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Performs radiopharmacy duties which may include: generator elution and elute quality control; radiopharmaceutical kit preparations and quality control according to departmental protocol and manufacture specifications using aseptic technique.
• Ascertains correct patient, study and radiopharmaceutical by checking patients ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceutical label prior to radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic techniques according to department protocol and in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation agencies.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation. Ensures patient safety during and after exams by giving proper pre and post procedural instructions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• Required: Bachelors of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or graduate of a two (2) year accredited JRCNMT Nuclear Medicine Technology program, BLS certification, ARRT or CNMT certification and Massachusetts State License is required. CT waiver for hybrid imaging systems is required within one year (1) of employment.

Preferred:

• Experience/Skills:
• Required: Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS. Knowledgeable in afterhours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork. Knowledgeable in billing/charging examinations and supplies in RIS and completes required documentation in a timely and quality manner.

The position includes cross campus rotations, and after hour call responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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