Nuclear Medicine Technologist

4 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing clinical and research diagnostic molecular imaging testing, including general, cardiac, and PET studies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Screen patients for appropriate indications and contraindications, communicating with providers to facilitate diagnostic exam adjustments as needed.
  • Explain procedures to patients, reassuring them and securing their cooperation during testing.
  • Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients, completing testing for general, cardiac, and PET and research studies.
  • Perform intra-venous peripheral catheter insertion as authorized by a Nuclear Medicine physician.
  • Complete testing for in and outpatients within various hospital locations.
  • Acquire, process, and reconstruct images as appropriate, labeling patient images in accordance with ACR requirements.
  • Observe radiation safety techniques, including use of protective shielding and handling and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Ensure correct protocol, radiation dose, and contrast are administered to patients for CT or MR scanning when ordered.
  • Lift, move, transport, and position patients for diagnostic studies.
  • Follow Institutional/Departmental guidelines for patient safety and patient care.
  • Interface with computer systems related to the duties of the position, including EPIC, Optility, PET Manager, Syngo, and E.soft.
  • Alert Unit Technical/Operations Manager regarding equipment problems, problems encountered during testing, etc.
  • Assist in on-the-job training of new hires and students.
  • On-call responsibilities as assigned.
  • Elute radionuclide generator systems, maintaining sterile technique.
  • Follow area policies/guidelines to perform imaging studies of superior technical quality.
  • Use aseptic techniques to prepare radiopharmaceuticals from commercially available kits for administration in patient studies.
  • Determine radiopharmaceutical to be utilized based upon established guidelines (protocols), consulting with AU physician when necessary.
  • Calculate patient dosage when weight based.
  • Follow USP standards for sterile medication and radiopharmaceutical preparation.
  • Follow the instructions of the Authorized User (AU) physician and authorized nuclear pharmacist for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and quality control testing.
  • Responsible for administering radioisotopes and maintaining documentation according to research protocols.
  • Advanced coordination between departments, staff, physicians, study PI, patient/subject, Core, and clinical services.
Requirements
  • Radiologic technologist (Nuclear Medicine) in the state of Massachusetts.
  • ARRT or NMTCB certification.
  • CT Certification required within one year of employment.
  • BS degree in NM Technology preferred or BS in unrelated field with a certificate in NM Technology preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred.
Working Conditions
  • Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs, be able to lift, position, push or transfer patients, have manual dexterity and mobility, be able to see clearly at 20 feet or more, be able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, be able to judge distance and space relationships, be able to see peripherally, and be able to distinguish and identify different colors.
  • Works with and takes safety precautions while handling radioactive, chemical and biohazard materials.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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