Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Weekends

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

11d • $50 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs clinical and research diagnostic and therapeutic molecular imaging protocols, including single-photon and PET imaging. The role also performs CT for attenuation correction and/or diagnostic purposes in conjunction with SPECT/PET exams and completes testing for inpatients and outpatients at various hospital locations.

The technologist follows radiation-safety practices, including ALARA, protective shielding, and proper radiopharmaceutical handling and disposal. They take precautions to minimize exposure to infectious, radioactive, and biohazard agents and follow institutional and departmental patient-safety and patient-care guidelines. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities and flexibility for shift coverage and overtime. As part of a teaching institution, the technologist helps train new hires and students on the job.

The technologist screens patients for appropriate indications and contraindications, ensures the correct protocol and prescribed radiation dose are used, and communicates with providers about necessary exam adjustments. They explain procedures, reassure patients, and secure cooperation during testing. They perform peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and point-of-care testing as authorized by a Nuclear Medicine physician.

Following instructions from the Authorized User physician and authorized nuclear pharmacist, the technologist prepares radiopharmaceuticals and performs quality-control testing in accordance with USP <797/825> standards. They select radiopharmaceuticals and doses using established protocols, consult the Authorized User physician when needed, and calculate weight-based patient dosages.

The technologist acquires, processes, and reconstructs images; labels images according to hospital requirements; archives patient data; and interfaces with relevant computer systems. The role requires coordination among departments, staff, physicians, study principal investigators, patients or subjects, the Core, and clinical services. The technologist stays current with developments in techniques, procedures, and equipment, participates in education programs to meet state continuing-education requirements, and adheres to SNMMI Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice and Performance Standards.

This is an onsite weekend position with 10-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 273 Charles Street.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Massachusetts state license as a Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine).
• ARRT or NMTCB (NM) certification within 180 days.
• BLS certification within 90 days.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate effectively and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
• Good business acumen skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and research diagnostic and therapeutic molecular imaging protocols, including single-photon and PET imaging.
• Perform CT for attenuation correction and/or diagnostic purposes in conjunction with SPECT/PET exams.
• Complete testing for inpatients and outpatients across various hospital locations.
• Follow radiation-safety practices, including ALARA, protective shielding, and proper handling and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Take precautions to minimize exposure to infectious, radioactive, and biohazard agents and follow patient-safety and patient-care guidelines.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned and provide flexible shift coverage and overtime as necessary.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new hires and students.
• Screen patients for appropriate indications and contraindications and ensure the correct protocol and prescribed radiation dose are administered.
• Communicate with providers to facilitate diagnostic exam adjustments when indicated.
• Explain procedures, reassure patients, and secure their cooperation during testing.
• Perform peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and point-of-care testing as authorized by a Nuclear Medicine physician.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and perform quality-control testing under the instructions of the Authorized User physician and authorized nuclear pharmacist, following USP <797/825> standards.
• Select radiopharmaceuticals and doses according to established protocols, consult the Authorized User physician when necessary, and calculate weight-based patient dosages.
• Acquire, process, and reconstruct images; label images according to hospital requirements; and archive patient data.
• Interface with computer systems related to the position's duties.
• Coordinate with departments, staff, physicians, study principal investigators, patients or subjects, the Core, and clinical services.
• Stay current with developments in techniques, procedures, and equipment; participate in education programs to meet state continuing-education requirements; and adhere to SNMMI practice and performance standards.

Benefits

• Competitive differentials and newly updated pay rates.
• 50% discount on MBTA passes and free weekend parking.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Up to 30 days of annual PTO for full-time new hires, including hospital holidays.
• Hospital-funded pension and a 403(b) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities within divisions and advancement into other modalities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree