At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. + The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine and PET/CT Exams. Is Responsible for direct patient safety and following all procedural protocols. Maintains all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements. Maintains all Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO ) and American College of Radiology ( ACR ) accreditation requirements. Is able to perform Regional Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Support at Multiple contract sites as a contract Technologist. Assists in Clinical instruction for Radiology and Nursing students in the field of Nuclear Medicine. Maintains patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly. Focuses on performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists Nuclear Medicine Supervisor in maintaining budgetary constraints + Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine and PET/CT Exams. Is Responsible for direct patient safety and following all procedural protocols. Maintains all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements. Maintains all Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO ) and American College of Radiology ( ACR ) accreditation requirements. Is able to perform Regional Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Support at Multiple contract sites as a contract Technologist. Assists in Clinical instruction for Radiology and Nursing students in the field of Nuclear Medicine. Maintains patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly. Focuses on performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists Nuclear Medicine Supervisor in maintaining budgetary constraintsEssential Duties:1. Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.2. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.3. Calibrates equipment.4. Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT exams on patients as prescribed by physician.5. Uses Nuclear Scintillation Cameras, CT and PET/CT scanners for detection and Attenuation correction of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on PACs archival system.6. Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors.7. Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.8. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.9. Instructs and prepares patient for exams.10. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.11. Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.12. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.13. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.14. Takes call according to monthly schedule and after regular department hours. Responds to calls in a timely manner.15. Compiles and maintains quality assurance information. (i.e., log books)16. Interacts professionally with patient/family.17. Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.Education and Experience:1. CNMT or ARRT(N) certification required2. Licensed by the State of Maine as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.3. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification or Due within one month of expiration required.4. Current DOT HAZMAT training certificate renewable every three years.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:1. Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standardsi. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.2. Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every day.3. Basic computer knowledge.4. Excellent Customer Service Skills.5. Ability to prioritize and use critical thinking skills.6. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.7. Additional languages preferred.8. Effectively communicate with patients and co-workers in a supportive and tactful manner.9. Ability to remain calm in a busy or stressful situation.10. Represent the organization in a positive manner, support and encourages strong morale within the team and maintain effective, professional relationships with others. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.