Hybrid Nuclear Medicine Technologist presso Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Anna Jaques Hospital, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
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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.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTJob 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).
