NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTApply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite)locations: Worcester, MA University Campus, Worcester, MA Memorial Campus, Worcester, MA Hahnemann Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 21 Days Agojob requisition id: R24105159Schedule Details:Friday, Monday, On Call - Required, Saturday, Thursday, TuesdayScheduled Hours:Rotating shifts between 6am and 4:30pmShift:4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:40This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.I. Major Responsibilities:Reviews physician orders prior to patient testing to determine appropriate dosing of radioisotopes for injection or oral administration. Verifies radioisotope measurement, count, and dose calibration.Explains nuclear medicine procedures being performed to the patient and answers any patient questions; observes patient condition or negative reactions; injects appropriately calibrated radiopharmaceuticals intravenously.Performs organ visualization procedures and function tests (i.e., thyroid uptakes, renograms, and dynamic blood flow studies) to produce scans suitable for use in the medical evaluation and diagnosis of a patient's physical condition.Records computer calculations and measurements of organs, blood vessels, etc., and prepares test reports along with patient scan for physician to review.Orders and stocks radiopharmaceuticals in an orderly fashion; prepares and labels solutions and reagents.Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a degree in nuclear medicine technology.2. Registration or registry eligible as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American College of Radiology, NMT or the Society of Nuclear Medicine (NMTB).3. Licensure to work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.5. D.O.T. Certified in Radioactive Waste.Experience/Skills:Preferred:1. Experience preferred, but not required.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:1. Stand - 2/32. Walk - 2/33. Sit - 2/34. Talk or hear - 2/35. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/36. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/37. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/38. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/32. Up to 25 pounds - 1/33. Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ******.
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