Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Sioux Center Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for outpatients. You’ll support imaging for diagnosis and treatment across diseases, while maintaining safety and accuracy in dosing and handling radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, following NRC rules, and collaborating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate's or certificate from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• CNMT or ARRT(N) certification on hire.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 1-3 years radiologic or nuclear medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Operate imaging and calibration equipment and maintain QC on materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing new procedures.
• Follow NRC regulations and hospital policies.
• Perform nuclear medicine exams per policy; ensure correct dosing and timing.
• Record radionuclide usage and patient doses accurately.
• Assist physicians with specific diagnostic nuclear medicine exams.
• Support brachytherapy implant procedures and related inventory.
• Maintain equipment and related computer data systems.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate's or certificate from accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine

CNMT certification (NMTCB) or ARRT(N)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.75

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

**May be eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus**

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for outpatients. This position supports the function of nuclear medicine scans for the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases and disease processes.

What you will do

• Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration. Operates imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical calibration equipment and assists in the preventive maintenance of the departmental equipment. Performs quality control tests on both radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures.
• Follows all Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations.
• Completes all nuclear medicine exams according to written policy and procedure manual; i.e. correct patient doses, waiting periods, camera setup, processing and filming.
• Assists physicians in performing specific diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams.
• Calculate and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients (IV or oral) and maintain accurate records of radionuclides (patient dose, receipt and disposal of materials).
• Accurately operates nuclear medicine equipment and related computer data systems.
• Assists in radionuclide Rx procedures and performs the necessary monitoring for these procedures.
• Assists with brachytherapy implant procedures and leaks; performs necessary inventory, testing and monitoring procedures.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate's Or a certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine
• Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Upon Hire or
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Bachelor's
• 1-3 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hand-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].