Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs in Massachusetts

 This is a full time 40 hour a week position.  The are 4 ten hour days;  7:30am-6:00pm, with rotating weekends and holidays

MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical center is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our growing Nuclear Medicine team. This position will work closely with the Diagnostic Imaging team to provide Angell clientele with the highest quality of patient care in our Nuclear Medicine Ward.

THE POSITION:

The technician in this role will adhere to the strict radiation safety practice, performing Nuclear Medicine scans and treatments as needed. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and inventory in the ward.  

When not working in Nuclear Medicine the Nuclear Medicine Technician works in the Diagnostic Imaging department performing imaging studies and demonstrating quality control, proper patient handling and the ability to document patient information.

Duties include:

• Providing daily care to patients in the Nuclear Medicine Ward: including feeding, cage maintenance, administering medications
• Assisting clinician in administration of Tc-99m and thyroid scans
• Ability to utilize the gamma camera for flood imaging and all imaging scans
• Safely administering radioiodine to patients
• Understanding all state regulations and requirements and assists RSO in completing paperwork and documentation

APPLICANT QUALIFiCATIONS:

We are looking for a detailed oriented person with excellent customer service skills. If you are able to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients. One of their most important job functions is to maintain a curated and dynamic patient booking schedule to allow maximum patient flow through the ward in a controlled environment.

To succeed in this role you should have;

• A deep sense of compassion and a strong desire to help both animals and people,
• A collaborative personality but with the proven ability to work independently,
• Great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

WHO WE ARE:

Angell Animal Medical Center (founded in 1915) is one of the most venerable animal hospitals in the world. We have served the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center for over a century. Angell is a non-profit hospital, part of the renowned humane organization the MSPCA. Our values-based, dynamic culture is one of the most unique cultures you will find in the veterinary industry, offering high engagement roles with more flexibility and growth opportunities than most practices.

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Apply today to join our Angell team.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Generous salary
• free uniforms and an annual shoe allowance.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
• Dental, life and disability insurance
• 403B with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off – including vacation, sick and holiday time
• Social Worker on staff for help in work/life balance