Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Midstate Radiology Associates•Meriden, CT

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Midstate Radiology Associates is hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. The technologist operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies, following professional, departmental, hospital, state, NRC, TJC, OSHA, and Society of Nuclear Medicine standards and procedures to provide diagnostic images and support treatment planning. The role includes preparing and administering radioactive agents, assessing exam appropriateness, performing quality-control checks, maintaining radiation safety and regulatory compliance, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and orderly. The technologist documents patient and exam information, processes and archives images, prepares examinations for radiologist interpretation, and enters procedure details in the RIS. The position also involves teamwork and communication across departments, and clinical supervision and instruction of students. The schedule is Monday through Friday, alternating between 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with on-call duty every fourth week. The role may also require rotation on night, weekend, or holiday call schedules and coverage of ancillary offices as needed. Scheduled hours are 40 per week. Compensation is $39.50–$59.41 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for well-qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
CPR certification may be required; capable of maintaining basic life support (CPR).
Maintain continuing-education credits as required by licensure.
Obtain a Connecticut state license within 12 months of hire; individual exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Medical and Administrative Director.
Working knowledge of nuclear medicine technology, including anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles applied to nuclear medicine technology.
Knowledge of patient-care standards and requirements, quality-assurance principles and practices, customer-service principles and practices, and NRC, OSHA, and TJC standards and practices.
Ability to operate Nuclear Medicine equipment.
Ability to schedule, organize, and monitor patient flow and complete work in accordance with required workloads.
Effective communication with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers.
Venipuncture certificate.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow internal quality standards and government regulations, and to understand and follow specifications and instructions.
OSHA Class 1 exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
May involve physical lifting and/or walking.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist.
Associate or Applied Science degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer radioactive agents according to established procedures for kit preparation and IV injection.
Assess the appropriateness of requested exams using pre-established ordering guidelines.
Operate nuclear detection, imaging, and computer-processing equipment in accordance with professional, hospital, and departmental protocols.
Perform periodic quality-control tests on imaging equipment, Hot Lab equipment, and radiopharmaceuticals.
Follow radiation-safety standards and procedures for radioactive-waste separation and disposal to maintain NRC compliance.
Maintain Nuclear Medicine equipment in good operating order; clean and disinfect equipment and the area after each use; keep the work area orderly; and report hazards or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
Demonstrate yearly competencies and adapt examinations to patients’ age, condition, and other special requirements.
Document pertinent patient and exam information and store computerized images on archive media.
Prepare examinations for radiologist interpretation, including correct identification and processing, and set up films properly in the PACS system.
Enter procedure data accurately in the RIS to capture charges and other relevant information.
Use computer skills to prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
Work collaboratively with department and other-unit team members through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
Provide clinical supervision and instruction to students and evaluate their growth and competence in performing radiographic procedures.
Schedule, organize, and monitor patient flow and complete work in accordance with productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
Maintain patient-record confidentiality and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.