Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing quality patient care while producing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely while operating the MRI equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Requirements

Radiologic technologist (Nuclear Medicine) in the state of Massachusetts
ARRT or NMTCB CT Certification required within one year of employment
BS degree in NM Technology preferred or BS in unrelated field with a certificate in NM Technology preferred
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs, be able to lift, position, push or transfer patients, have manual dexterity and mobility, be able to see clearly at 20 feet or more, be able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, be able to judge distance and space relationships, be able to see peripherally, and be able to distinguish and identify different colors.
Works with and takes safety precautions while handling radioactive, chemical and biohazard materials.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience

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.