Job Title
Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Nuclear Medicine
Location
Boston, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | First two weeks of training: Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:30; once trained, expected schedule is 8-hour days, 7:30a–4:00p | Expected 72 hours biweekly | No on-call required
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and glucometer operation as part of patient preparation and exam protocols
- Operate PET/CT imaging equipment including the Siemens Biograph mCT 64 and Medrad Intego automated injector
- Handle unit doses of radiopharmaceuticals including FDG, Posluma, Amyvid, Dotatate, and Cerianna
- Perform DICOM push of images to PACS systems and verify images upon completion of exams
- Screen patients prior to exams; properly clean incubation rooms and camera after patient use; stock supplies in incubation room and hot lab
- Adhere to general radiation safety principles (ALARA) and USP<825> guidelines; enter exam charges and maintain accurate documentation
Required Qualifications
- ARRT (N) or CNMT certification required
- BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license required (must obtain prior to start if not already held)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Nuclear Medicine at an academic medical center
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior PET/CT experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with MIM and McKesson PACS systems
- Experience with radiopharmaceutical handling in a high-volume academic or research setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic academic medical environment with access to advanced PET/CT technology and a broad range of radiopharmaceuticals
- Consistent daytime schedule with no on-call obligations, offering a stable and predictable work-life balance