Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Weekends

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs clinical and research diagnostic and therapeutic molecular imaging, including single-photon and PET protocols, and performs CT for attenuation correction and/or diagnostic purposes when ordered with SPECT/PET exams. The technologist conducts testing for inpatients and outpatients across hospital locations, follows radiation-safety and patient-care guidelines, and takes precautions to minimize exposure to infectious, radioactive, and biohazard agents.

The role includes screening patients for appropriate indications and contraindications, ensuring the correct protocol and prescribed radiation dose, explaining procedures, and communicating with providers about exam adjustments. Duties also include image acquisition, processing, and reconstruction; radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality-control testing in accordance with applicable standards; peripheral IV catheter insertion and point-of-care testing when authorized; and handling patient images and data in hospital systems.

The technologist coordinates with departments, staff, physicians, study investigators, patients, core services, and clinical services. As part of a teaching institution, the technologist helps train new hires and students, participates in continuing education, stays current with developments in techniques and equipment, and follows the SNMMI Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice and Performance Standards. Weekend work is scheduled in 10-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; on-call responsibilities, flexible shift coverage, and overtime may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.

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 as ordered in conjunction with SPECT/PET exams.
• Complete testing for inpatients and outpatients at various hospital locations.
• Observe radiation-safety techniques, including ALARA, protective shielding, and appropriate radiopharmaceutical handling and disposal.
• Take precautions to minimize exposure to infectious, radioactive, and biohazard agents, and follow institutional and departmental patient-safety and patient-care guidelines.
• Screen patients for appropriate indications and contraindications; ensure the correct protocol is performed and the prescribed radiation dose is administered.
• Communicate with providers to facilitate diagnostic exam adjustments when indicated.
• Explain procedures, reassure patients, and secure their cooperation during testing.
• Perform peripheral IV catheter insertion and point-of-care testing when authorized by a Nuclear Medicine physician.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and perform quality-control testing according to instructions from the Authorized User physician and authorized nuclear pharmacist, following USP <797/825> standards.
• Determine the radiopharmaceutical and dose according to established protocols, consult the Authorized User physician when necessary, and calculate weight-based patient dosages.
• Acquire, process, and reconstruct images as appropriate; label images according to hospital requirements and archive patient data.
• Use computer systems related to the position's duties.
• Coordinate with departments, staff, physicians, study principal investigators, patients or subjects, core services, and clinical services.
• Stay current on developments and trends in techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Participate in education programs and meet state continuing-education requirements.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new hires and students.
• Handle assigned on-call responsibilities and remain flexible for shift coverage and overtime as necessary.

Benefits

• Newly updated pay rates and competitive differentials.
• 50% discount on MBTA passes.
• Free parking on weekends.
• $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.
• 403(b) retirement plan 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