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