Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Lawrence, MA

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Nuclear Med Technologist

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of Manager, Chief Technologist (as applicable), and under the direction of a radiologist, can perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures on infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients on designated areas of the body as requested by a physician. Understands and follows all licensures and requirements mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Massachusetts. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

Job Responsibilities:

- Prepares patients for exams through explanation, IV placement, etc.

- Performs and monitors patients of all ages during various nuclear medicine studies including, but not limited to, myocardial perfusion studies, gastric emptying, parathyroid,  HIDA, lung, renal, and thyroid scans.

- Performs computer acquisitions and analysis as required to assist the interpreting physician

- Follows proper handling, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals according to federal regulations

- Performs required Quality Control testing on imaging equipment

- Assists in the training of nuclear medicine students

* Position includes on-call and occasional weekends

Education/Experience:        

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of an approved Nuclear Med American Registry of Nuclear Medicine (CNMT) or, ARRT (NM) or registry eligible nuclear medicine program                                                                      

Certification/License:  

Massachusetts State License; renewed bi-annually

Basic Life Support (BLS); renewed bi-annually.

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As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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