Nuclear Med Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

6d•$41 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology and attainment of primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine, RT(N) or from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, CNMT within one year of eligibility.
Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required based on location assignment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
RT Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) are required.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request.
Obtain pertinent information from patient's chart and document all data within the EHR.
Educate patient for exam.
Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure.
Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images.
Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality.
Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices.
Assist physicians in performing procedures.
Maintain the committed Per Diem requirements.