Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Beverly, United States - Beth Israel Lahey Health

    Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health Beverly, United States

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


    Job Type:
    Per Diem


    Scheduled Hours:
    0


    Work Shift:
    Rotating (United States of America)

    Nuclear Med Technologist - per diem


    Job Description:
    Nuclear Med Technologist


    Position Summary:


    Under general supervision of Manager, Chief Technologist (as applicable), and under the direction of a radiologist, can perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures on infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients on designated areas of the body as requested by a physician.

    Understands and follows all licensures and requirements mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Massachusetts.

    Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.


    Job Responsibilities:

    • Prepares patients for exams through explanation, IV placement, etc.
    • Performs and monitors patients of all ages during various nuclear medicine studies including, but not limited to, myocardial perfusion studies, gastric emptying, parathyroid, HIDA, lung, renal, and thyroid scans.
    • Performs computer acquisitions and analysis as required to assist the interpreting physician
    • Follows proper handling, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals according to federal regulations
    • Performs required Quality Control testing on imaging equipment
    • Assists in the training of nuclear medicine students
    • Position includes on-call and occasional weekends

    Education/Experience:
    High School Diploma or equivalent

    Successful completion of an approved Nuclear Med American Registry of Nuclear Medicine (CNMT) or, ARRT (NM) or registry eligible nuclear medicine program


    Certification/License:
    Massachusetts State License; renewed bi-annually

    Basic Life Support (BLS); renewed bi-annually.


    FLSA Status:
    Non-Exempt


    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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.