Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Per-diem)

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

5d•$42 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-20977 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Imaging Nuclear Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) We are pleased to offer a per diem pay rate of $60/hour plus applicable shift differentials! Under the guidance of the Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine, will perform a full range of Nuclear Scans. Compensation Pay Range: $42.42 - $57.09 Sunday - Monday, 7am - 5pm, 10 hour shifts, NO CALL Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Per-diem) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Department policies and procedures a - Hours of work, OT policy, paycheck distribution b - Punctuality and attendance, use of time off, vacations c - Policy manual d - ID badges e - Clocking in/out 2 - Patient care a - Patient reception, identification, and explanation of procedure. b - How to contact and confirm a translator if needed c - Injections d - Cardiac imaging, processing and analysis e - SPECT f - Labeling and transfer to printers 3 - Quality control/equipment operation a - Perform daily intrinsic/extrinsic floods b - Performs weekly bar phantom/grid c - Perform uniformity test and COR of gamma camera using a radioactive source d - Performs dose calibrator daily constancy e - Log in/out isotopes f - Performs hot lab, clinic, and injection room surveys g - Conforms to electrical safety guidelines 4 - Radiation Safety a - Radiation safety procedures - spills b - Radiation safety manual c - Pregnant policy d - Radioactive trash procedures; gloves, syringes, needles 5 - General health and safety requirements a - Fire safety, RACE, location of fire extinguisher and escape routes. b - Emergency preparedness plan c - Hazardous materials and location of MSDS d - Medical emergencies e - Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines f - Universal precautions g - Biohazard waste policies – sharps 6 - Technology a - e-mail b - Workday c - intranet d - Epic e - Operation of gamma camera computers JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Completed an approved Nuclear Medicine Program and be certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB.) or ARRT Certification. Minimum Work Experience Prefer one (1) to two (2) years of experience: Prefer prior experience however, new graduates will be considered. Required Licenses / Registrations ARRT (NM) OR NMTCB - ARRT (NM) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) OR NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board MA State Nuclear Medicine License Required Classes/Skills BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities Employees must produce their CEU records to their manager prior to start date and on an ongoing basis thereafter. Technologists in this position are responsible to maintain CEU activity on-site for a period of two years longer than the technologist’s last licensure renewal date. License/Registration/Certification Requirements Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Nuclear Medicine Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Monday - Sunday 7am-5pm, 10 hr. shifts but hours can be varied Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Nuclear Medicine Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Completed an approved Nuclear Medicine Program and be certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB.) or ARRT Certification.
ARRT (NM) OR NMTCB - ARRT (NM) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) OR NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
MA State Nuclear Medicine License
BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association
Employees must produce their CEU records to their manager prior to start date and on an ongoing basis thereafter.
Technologists in this position are responsible to maintain CEU activity on-site for a period of two years longer than the technologist’s last licensure renewal date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (MA) - Radiation Control Program (Massachusetts)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

Prefer one (1) to two (2) years of experience
Prefer prior experience however, new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Department policies and procedures a - Hours of work, OT policy, paycheck distribution b - Punctuality and attendance, use of time off, vacations c - Policy manual d - ID badges e - Clocking in/out
Patient care a - Patient reception, identification, and explanation of procedure.
How to contact and confirm a translator if needed
Injections
Cardiac imaging, processing and analysis
SPECT
Labeling and transfer to printers
Quality control/equipment operation a - Perform daily intrinsic/extrinsic floods b - Performs weekly bar phantom/grid c - Perform uniformity test and COR of gamma camera using a radioactive source d - Performs dose calibrator daily constancy e - Log in/out isotopes f - Performs hot lab, clinic, and injection room surveys g - Conforms to electrical safety guidelines
Radiation Safety a - Radiation safety procedures - spills b - Radiation safety manual c - Pregnant policy d - Radioactive trash procedures; gloves, syringes, needles
General health and safety requirements a - Fire safety, RACE, location of fire extinguisher and escape routes.
Emergency preparedness plan c - Hazardous materials and location of MSDS d - Medical emergencies e - Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines f - Universal precautions g - Biohazard waste policies – sharps
Technology a - e-mail b - Workday c - intranet d - Epic e - Operation of gamma camera computers