Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a wide variety of examinations at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical details and assists with interventional procedures. The role uses independent judgment, ingenuity, and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images, while maintaining awareness of infection control standards, sterility, and patient care protocols. Responsibilities include providing empathetic and instructional patient care; preparing, calibrating, and administering radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of an authorized user; performing quality control procedures; and operating imaging, laboratory, and computer instrumentation. This position is part of Hartford HealthCare’s Greater Manchester Region, which includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General, a multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduation from a formal Nuclear Medicine Technology educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine.
- Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire, maintained during employment.
- Working knowledge of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and radiation protection as they relate to nuclear medicine practice.
- Knowledge or experience handling and administering radioactive materials.
- Meet the employer’s age-specific knowledge and skill requirement and complete its mandatory education program annually.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Intermediate-level computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of nuclear medicine examinations and obtain quality diagnostic images.
- Assist with interventional procedures.
- Provide empathetic and instructional patient care.
- Prepare, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of an authorized user.
- Perform quality control procedures.
- Operate imaging, laboratory, and computer instrumentation.
- Follow infection control standards, sterile technique, and patient care protocols.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Eligible new hires receive an $8,000 bonus.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
