Nuclear Med Tech - Per Diem

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

1d•$40 - $60

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of the modality supervisory technologist and modality medical director. The technologist performs technical procedures within the modality section, meets technical competency requirements, maintains effective working relationships with staff, and participates in professional education, safety initiatives, and quality assurance and improvement activities. The position is part-time and per diem in the Nuclear Medicine department. It involves supporting patient care and procedural operations while following departmental policies, radiology procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Requirements

Documented training and experience in Nuclear Medicine.
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, a current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine license with SPECT-CT endorsement and/or CT endorsement, and/or a current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Radiography (Full/General) license.
Proficiency with imaging acquisition, processing, reviewing, sending, and retrieving equipment and related hardware and software; hospital information system equipment and software; and communication equipment such as fax, telephone, and email.

Responsibilities

Follow established policies and procedures and communicate with departmental leadership and staff about patient care, technical operations, equipment use, regulatory compliance, and continuing education.
Explain procedures to patients and communicate relevant information compassionately and professionally.
Coordinate patient flow with technologists and support staff using hospital information and scheduling systems.
Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs and follow infection control, environmental care, radiation safety, and general safety procedures.
Perform quality control on imaging instrumentation, survey meters, calibrators, and other devices; coordinate required service.
Perform technical procedures associated with the modality and assist with imaging procedures as directed by the radiologist.
Perform intravenous and intramuscular injections as required by the modality and applicable policies and procedures.
Establish intravenous access and administer contrast media and non-therapeutic radiopharmaceutical imaging agents according to departmental policies and procedures.
Back up, transfer, archive, and retrieve imaging studies; maintain accurate and timely records and reports; and create and evaluate softcopy and hardcopy production as needed.
Follow applicable Federal, State, local, accreditation, and organizational guidelines for radiology pharmaceuticals, supplies, and materials, including receipt, administration, storage, disposal, and management.
Help maintain an orderly, clean, caring, and professional environment to support quality patient care.
Maintain departmental stocks and supplies and support fiscally responsible inventory management.
Handle business and patient information securely and confidentially.
Perform other duties as needed.