Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

$20,000 sign on bonus! What's in it for you?

• Work Life Balance: 4 10s or 5 8s, weekdays only
• Commuting: 50% discount on MBTA passes
• $20,000 sign on: We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO: up to 30 days annually for FT new hires including hospital holidays

Retail Pension Plan

Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match

Career Growth

Career Growth: Opportunities for growth within divisions as well as advancement into other modalities

Responsibilities

• Performs research imaging protocols, inclusive of MR/PET, CT, and PET/CT
• Operates state-of-the-art imaging technology to support groundbreaking trials
• Works alongside world-class physicians and researchers
• Observes radiation safety techniques, (ALARA) including use of protective shielding and handling and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals
• Takes appropriate precautions to minimize exposure to infectious, radioactive, or biohazard agents
• Follows Institutional/ Departmental guidelines for patient safety and patient care
• Assists in on-the-job training of new hires and students
• Screens for appropriate indications and contraindications
• Ensures the correct protocol performed and prescribed radiation dose are administered
• Communicates with provider(s) to facilitate diagnostic exam adjustments, as indicated
• Explains the procedure, reassuring the patient and securing their full cooperation during testing
• Performs intra-venous peripheral catheter insertion and Point of Care Testing as authorized by a Nuclear Medicine physician
• Follows the instructions of the Authorized User (AU) physician and authorized nuclear pharmacist for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and quality control testing
• Follows USP standards for sterile medication and radiopharmaceutical preparation
• Determines radiopharmaceutical and dose to be utilized based upon established guidelines (protocols), consulting with AU physician when necessary
• Calculates patient dosage when weight-based
• Acquires/processes/reconstructs images as appropriate
• Limits patient images in accordance with hospital requirements
• Archives patient data for storage
• Interfaces with appropriate computer systems related to the duties of the position
• Advanced coordination between departments, staff, physicians, study PI, patient/subject, Core, and clinical services
• Remains up to date on developments and trends in techniques, procedures, and equipment
• Participates in education programs, meeting state requirements for continuing education credits
• Adheres to SNMMI Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice and Performance Standards

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging Required, Bachelor's Preferred
• Licenses and Credentials: MA State license Radiologic technologist (Nuclear Medicine) - requiredARRT or NMTCB (NM) - within 180 daysBLS - within 90 daysARRT or NMTCB (CT) - preferred

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 149 Thirteenth Street Building 149
• Pay Range: $46.75 - $47.85/Hourly Grade 5