Nuclear Med Tech Per Diem
Company: MetroWest Medical Center
Location: Framingham
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care
system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is
committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a
location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system
includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in
Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center
has been named to the 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals List by
Healthgrades.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Nuclear Medicine
Coordinator, and in accordance with guidelines, assists physicians
in the diagnosis of disease by performing nuclear medicine testing
which produces images of patient organs and circulating systems
through the use of radiopharmaceuticals. Calibrates equipment and
closely follows radiation safety guidelines to ensure quality
control and limited radiation exposure to patient, self, and work
area. Performs related clerical and service duties. Ensures quality
and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Reviews physician orders
prior to patient testing to determine procedure requested;
calibrates equipment and prepares the requested volume and type of
radioisotopes for injection or oral administration. Verifies
radioisotope measurement, count, and dose calibration. 2. Explains
nuclear medicine procedures being performed to the patient and
answers any patient questions; observes patient condition during
testing and informs nursing personnel and/or physicians of
significant changes in the patient's condition or negative
reactions. 3. Performs organ visualization procedures and function
tests (e.g., thyroid uptakes, renograms, and dynamic blood flow
studies) to produce scans suitable for use in the medical
evaluation and diagnosis of patient's physical condition. Utilizes
gamma cameras to photograph organs identified by the radioactive
materials administered; scans images produced on computer screen,
notes unclear areas and adjusts equipment accordingly; selects and
produces desired images on film. 4. Records computer calculations
and measurements of organs, blood vessels, etc., and prepares test
reports along with patient scan for physician to review;
investigates and supplies any additional information relative to
test interpretation (e.g., patient medical history and condition)
and assists in the correlation of clinical laboratory and
radiologic results as they relate to the nuclear medicine
procedures. 5. Orders and stocks radiopharmaceuticals in an orderly
fashion; prepares and labels solutions and reagents. Maintains
adequate shielding of radioactive material in storage and during
transportation to testing area. Informs the Nuclear Medicine
Coordinator of supply shortages and assists in inventorying
sectional supplies and radiopharmaceuticals.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must
successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health
screening which includes a drug screen.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Level of
knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion
of an Associate's Degree in nuclear medicine technology. Licensed
to operate nuclear medicine equipment in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. 2. Registry or registry eligible as a Nuclear
Medicine Technologist by the American College of Radiology, NMT or
the Society of Nuclear Medicine (NMTB).
WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Exposure to radiation materials within the
guidelines of radiation standards. Some potentially toxic chemicals
and infectious patients. 2. Constant walking and standing.
Intermittent patient care environment.2205027894Employment
practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or
employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any
other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Keywords: MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham , Nuclear Med Tech Per Diem, Other , Framingham, Massachusetts
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