About this opportunity
Shields lists this Nuclear Med PET Technologist Float opportunity in athol, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
In keeping with Shields Health Care commitment to excellence, the PET technologist will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, mult tasked oriented clinical environment. This is a 4 day 10 hour shift Float position between our locations at Anna Jacques Hospital, Emerson Hospital, Heywood (Athol location) & Marlborough.
Job Description:
What you will do:
Follow all Shields Health Care Group policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
Follow rules and regulations established by the NRC, state regulatory agencies, and JCAHO.
Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.
Operate PET equipment to produce images and measure concentrations of Radioactive Isotopes in specific body areas and body products.
Performs all hot lab responsibilities.
Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.
Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.
Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.
Complete all forms pertaining to patient’s exam.
Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.
Provide and issue films when appropriate.
Forward PET related data to Radiologist upon completion of exam.
Refilm cases as time allows
Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed.
Required Qualifications What you need:
Must possess a state license for the state(s) in which he/she is employed to work
Must be certified in CPR
Must be registered by the ARRT and/or NMTCB.
A minimum of one-year prior nuclear medicine experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Must be proficient in starting IVs.
Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
Additional Job Description:
Pay range for this position is $32 - $60/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.
#IND-PET Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Shields Health is an independent, Massachusetts-based leader in healthcare services, known for blending exceptional patient care with cutting-edge technology. With over 50 years of proven success, we’re proud to be one of the most sought‑after names in the industry. At Shields, we don’t just deliver high‑quality diagnostic imaging – we foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity, where every individual is valued. We offer unmatched career growth, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and exciting opportunities to learn, innovate, and thrive together. Our employees take enormous pride in delivering the best quality services with enthusiasm, commitment, and compassion. Ours is a family‑owned and operated business, committed to playing a leading role in the continued advancement of medical imaging, but grounded in the same family values of caring and support – which we practice internally as well as with our patients.
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Worksite address
athol, MA, 01331, US
Who can apply
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