Radiopharmaceutical Specialist

Brockton Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our Nuclear Medicine department, you will be responsible for performing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures, handling and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and operating radiation detection and imaging equipment.

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures as prescribed by practitioners, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other regulatory agency standards.
• Handle and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and operate radiation detection and imaging equipment, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of examinations, adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care, communicating effectively and compassionately with patients and families.
• Stay up-to-date with developments and trends in nuclear imaging techniques, procedures, and equipment, participating in educational programs and maintaining CEU's as required.
• Conduct periodic safety surveys of the work area, adhering to Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shifts, utilizing LEAN methodology.
• Assist in maintaining department inventory, restocking supplies, and utilizing the kanban system.
• Update patients and families on estimated wait times, remaining visible and proactive in meeting patient needs.
• Perform personal care for patients as needed, assisting with ambulation, dressing, and undressing.
• Contribute to other areas in the department and hospital as requested, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a two to four year program in radiography that leads to an associate degree or bachelor's degree from an AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• Current Massachusetts license and ARRT-N or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification required.
• BLS/IV certification required.

• Meditech and Siemens experience preferred but not essential.