Nuclear Medicine Technologist – PET/CT
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and PET CT procedures using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals under physician or senior technologist supervision.
• Operate imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images of specific body parts.
• Must be trained in venipuncture.
• Familiarity with EPIC, Siemens PET/CT, GE General Nuclear Medicine software, and Spectrum Dynamics DSPECT for Nuclear Cardiology is required.
• Perform all activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Massachusetts.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience with Epic software.

Experience

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technician
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard competency for Nuclear Medicine Technologist role.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• BLS certification (AHA preferred).
• State licensure and registration verification with primary source validation.
• Fit testing for N95 respirators within 1 year of start date, updated annually.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit testing is required.
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or immunity proof.
  • TB test within 3 months of start date, with updates if there is a break longer than 6 months.
  • Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 1 year of start date.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, national sex offender registry, and exclusion lists.
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years of work experience.
• Two professional references, including at least one supervisor-level reference within the last 4 years.
• Completion of skills checklist within 1 year of submission.
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions.
• Additional health and professional verifications as required by state and employer policies.

Additional Notes

• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
• This role requires adherence to strict regulatory and credentialing standards.
• No prior travel contract experience is explicitly required.

This position is suitable for Nuclear Medicine Technologists licensed in Massachusetts with experience in PET/CT and nuclear cardiology imaging, who meet the credentialing and compliance requirements listed above.