Nuclear Technician

Description:

• Perform a wide variety of technical Nuclear Medicine procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity
• Requires initiative to apply appropriate Nuclear Medicine skills to facilitate a diagnosis
• May be assigned independent responsibilities by the Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager
• Proper care of the client per the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required.
• May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to Nuclear Medicine personnel as determined by the Operations Manager or Lead Technologist
• Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems
• Demonstrates ability to operate and troubleshoot CR, DR, and PACs applications
• Attends annual mandatory education to include bloodborne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation. Attendance at all mandatory education.
• Maintains department competencies as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed formal AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Program
• Massachusetts Radiology License
• ARRT(N) OR NMTCB Certification
• BLS/CPR Certification
• Ability to function independently in a high-stress, work-intensive environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO Accrual
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Pension Plan with company contribution
• Cell Phone Discounts