Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem
About The Position
MaineGeneral Health is presently seeking a per diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a small committed group of professionals that puts an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork. This position works at Alfond Center for Health and Thayer Center for Health performing general and cardiac exams. The position also works at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care performing PET exams on a fixed PET/CT camera. Opportunity to work with exceptional care teams in state-of-the-art facilities. Growth opportunities within the organization. Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance. The manager for this position empowers staff to be creative problem solvers and think independently while working together to provide the highest quality of patient care.
Requirements
- Current State of Maine License for radiological Technology/Radiographer (RT) required
- Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals and or medications according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Benefits
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Payactiv (access wages before payday)
- 403(b) company-matching contributions
- 401(a) retirement income plan
- Leadership-supported programs
- Learning and development resources
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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