Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

13d•$47 - $70

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. A patient’s nuclear medicine exam, ordered by a physician, is performed safely, accurately, appropriately, and promptly. The patient’s physical and emotional needs, while in the department, are met compassionately and competently. The patient’s privacy is protected. An accurate, complete record is produced for each exam.

Requirements

Graduate from a formal nuclear medicine technology program with an AS or BS degree.
Registered by the NMTCB and/or ARRT
Licensed in Nuclear Medicine by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
Maintains receipt, dispensing, and disposal records for radiopharmaceuticals used.
Reviews medical records or takes the patient's history (orally) to determine the indication for ordered exams and the need for the procedure. Refers to supervisor or physician if in doubt.
Performs patient study according to department protocol, with appropriate modifications based on patient history.
Evaluates images for completeness and accuracy. Acquires additional images or data as needed.
Performs radiation surveys and measurements; maintains records necessary for compliance with the state Dept. of Public Health, Radiation Control.
Performs quality control procedures and maintains records for all major equipment, according to standard procedure and JCAHO requirements. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
Wears all required radiation monitoring devices, uses all required protective shielding, and complies with State and department radiation safety procedures.
Provides on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff. Assists in the clinical training of student technologists from the affiliated program and hospital radiology residents.
Utilizes time productively and appropriately for patient flow, restocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and assisting with clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
Ensures patient wait time is minimized.
Spends more than 90% of time working on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
Follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
Attends yearly “Blood-borne Pathogens/OSHA” inservice.
Practices aseptic technique.
Produces an accurate RIS and PACS record of each exam.
Completes all Meditech entries and edits orders to reflect the correct exam.
Sends complete record to PACS on correct accession number.
Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
Maintains annual CPR certification.
Meets ARRT/NMTCB standards.
Meets Massachusetts State licensing standards
Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.