Nuclear Medicine Technologist
MaineGeneral Medical Center -Alfond Center for Health
Augusta, ME
4x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

This position works in the Nuclear Medicine departments at the facilities in Augusta and Waterville, as well as in the PET department at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care
Opportunity to work with exceptional care teams in state-of-the-art facilities
Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
The manager for this position empowers staff to be creative problem solvers and think independently while working together to provide the highest quality of patient care
The Work:
Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals and or medications according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results
The Ideal candidate will have:
Current State of Maine License for Radiological Technology/Nuclear Medicine required
Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications