Nuclear Med Tech - Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY :

Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform nuclear medicine procedures; will work under the supervision of the modality supervisory technologist and modality medical director. Technologist will: - Perform all technical procedures within the respective modality sections as described in the Radiology Policy Manual. - Meet the technical competency requirements for the position. - Maintain an effective working relationship with all staff. - Participate in professional education programs, patient/staff safety initiatives, and quality assurance/ improvement activities.

Position: Nuclear Med Tech

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Schedule: Part Time

• Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain open communication with departmental leadership and other staff regarding patient care delivery, technical operations, equipment utilization, regulatory compliance, and continuing education.
• Ensure that all patients have a thorough understanding of the procedure to be performed and communicate relevant information in a compassionate and professional manner to patients undergoing procedures.
• Work with technologists and support staff to coordinate patient flow by monitoring hospital information and scheduling systems.
• Participate in departmental and institutional quality assurance/improvement programs and adhere to required infection control, environmental care, radiation safety, and general safety procedures to ensure overall patient, staff, and public safety.
• Monitor and perform required quality control on all imaging instrumentation, survey meters, calibrators, and other devices to ensure appropriate functionality and coordination of required service.
• Optimally perform all technical procedures associated with respective modalities, and assist in imaging procedures as directed by the radiologist, as well as perform complicated intravenous and intramuscular injections as required by modality and in accordance with HWPs.
• Establish intravenous access; administer imaging contrast media as directed by departmental policies and procedures and HWPs; administer radiopharmaceutical imaging agents (non-therapeutic) as directed by departmental policies and procedures and HWPs.
• Perform routine back-up, transfer, archive and retrieval of imaging studies and maintain all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner, as well as create and evaluate softcopy and hardcopy production as needed.
• Ensure that all Federal, State, and local regulatory, accreditation, and organizational guidelines are met when performing job functions, including during the receipt, administration, storage, disposal, and general management of radiology pharmaceuticals, supplies, and materials.
• Ensure quality patient care by helping to establish an orderly, clean, caring, and professional environment.
• Maintain departmental stocks and supplies and assist in managing an appropriate and fiscally responsible supply inventory by adhering to the established materials management program.
• Ensure that business and patient information (e.g., images, demographics and reports) is properly handled with proper measures dedicated to the maintenance of security and confidentiality.Perform other duties as needed. 

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Documented training and experience in Nuclear Medicine. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current BLS certification.
• ARRT registered certification in Nuclear Medicine 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 current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine license CT endorsement and/or current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Radiography (Full/General) license. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

• N/A 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Proficiency with imaging acquisition, processing, reviewing, sending, and retrieving equipment (hardware and software); hospital information system equipment (hardware and software); and communication equipment (e.g., fax, telephone, email).

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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