Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist - 20 hours

Mass General Brigham•Danvers, MA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing quality patient care while producing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely while operating Nuclear Medicine and CT equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. This role performs exams in both PET/CT and Nuclear Cardiology Departments. The position requires the technologist to scan patients properly, using correct selection of technical factors, fully understanding the physics of nuclear medicine in order to operate the equipment at its most optimal settings for quality procedures. The technologist will also prepare patients for procedures which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients, and explain procedures to patients taking into consideration physical and emotional needs. Additionally, the role involves recording images as directed for radiologist interpretation, maintaining pertinent records, and maintaining required documentation regarding radioactive materials, both upon receipt and prior to administration.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist [CNMT/ARRT-N Certification] - required within 90 days
Radiologic Technologist [Nuclear Medicine - State License] - required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required within 90 days
Nuclear Medicine Tech experience with multiple patient populations
Good communication skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years preferred experience
Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
Good business acumen skills.

Responsibilities

Scan patients properly, using correct selection of technical factors, fully understanding the physics of nuclear medicine in order to operate the equipment at its most optimal settings for quality procedures.
Prepares patients for procedures which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and position patients.
Explains procedures to patients taking into consideration physical and emotional needs.
Records images as directed for radiologist interpretation.
Maintains pertinent records.
Maintain required documentation regarding radioactive materials, both upon receipt and prior to administration.