Nuclear Medicine Technologist

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description:

Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.

Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Nuclear Medicine team?

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs diversified Nuclear Medicine procedures and therapies to patients of all ages.
• Responsible for receiving, safe use of, and proper disposal of all radiopharmaceuticals and source materials. State and Federal regulations require documentation of all said activities.
• Performs periodic quality control and instrument calibrations as stated in technical manuals.
• Demonstrates safe operation of clinical equipment for imaging acquisition and processing.
• Properly reconstitutes, completes an activity assay and administers radiopharmaceuticals as stated in Dose Schedules and per Authorized User order.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety in the work place to prevent accidents/injuries. Practices radiation safety measures for patients, staff and self.
• Shows working knowledge of infection control practices for patient, self and staff.
• Wears radiation dosimeters at all times in controlled areas and submitting samples for bioassay as needed.
• Completes all pertinent technical and clinical data on requisitions and promptly submits test results to Authorized Users for interpretation.
• Schedules patient exams including instructions to patients and staff regarding test preparations.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work environment at all times.
• Periodic data collection for statistical analysis and quality assurance activities as required by various regulatory agencies.
• Conducts daily surveys and weekly environmental wipe tests.
• Maintains professional competencies, educational requirements and the required annual updates.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in regard to privileged information in charts, medical records, prescriptions, or test results.
• Rotating on-call assignments and filling in periodically as backup for sick days and vacation.
• Properly operates and takes care of all equipment in Nuclear Medicine including reports of any malfunctioning equipment to Director.
• Oversee students as needed. Provides clinical advice to Nuclear Medicine clerical staff as needed.

Minimum Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Required Licenses

• [Massachusetts, United States] Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• MA state licensed required.

Other Required Licenses

• ARRT or CNMT registration within one year of hire required. BCLS required

Shift Details

• On-Call - Rotating Weekends (7:00a-12:00p, Saturday & Sunday).

Pay Range:

$46.00 - $68.35

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled