Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description\n MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Manchester, Maine.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist\n Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n Duration: Ongoing\n 40 hours per week\n Shift: 8 hours, days\n Employment Type: Staff\n \n This position works in the Nuclear Medicine departments at the facilities in Augusta and Waterville, as well as in the PET department at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care\n Opportunity to work with exceptional care teams in state-of-the-art facilities\n Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance\n The manager for this position empowers staff to be creative problem solvers and think independently while working together to provide the highest quality of patient care \n The Work:\n Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation\n Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals and or medications according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate\n Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary\n Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results\n The Ideal candidate will have:\n Current State of Maine License for Radiological Technology/Nuclear Medicine required\n Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required\n Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider\n Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications\n MaineGeneral Health Job ID #R15895.About MaineGeneral Health\n \n At MaineGeneral Health, we believe the best care starts with supporting the people who provide it.\n As Kennebec Valley's largest private employer and a trusted independent, nonprofit health system, our nearly 5,000 employees, including more than 250 physicians and advanced practice providers, are united by a shared mission to enhance, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities.\n Whether your passion is direct patient care or supporting the teams behind it, you'll find meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture committed to helping you thrive\n Benefits\n \n Continuing Education\n 403b retirement plan\n Wellness and fitness programs\n Pet insurance\n Employee assistance programs\n Medical benefits\n Dental benefits\n Vision benefits\n Life insurance\n Discount program\n Sign-On bonus\n \n