Nuclear Medicine Technologist

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical procedures with strict safety and quality standards. The role involves hot lab duties, radiopharmaceutical administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Work shifts are 8 hours, day shifts, with a 40-hour scheduled workweek. The position includes a call rotation every 5 weeks and equipment like advanced PET/CT systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• NMTCB certification required; ND MIRT license.
• PET registration is helpful.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Maintains required department competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hot lab duties and nuclear medicine studies for all ages.
• Operate cameras and equipment; ensure data is sent to required destinations.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and QA procedures.
• May perform PET/CT scans with orientation; follow department processes.
• Demonstrate teamwork and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Nuclear medicine techniques

Radiation safety

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of NMTEC School

NMTCB Certification

ND MIRT license

BLS Certification

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET/CT hardware

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $37.75 - $57.00

Sign-on bonus available!

Union Position: No

Department Details

Looking for a positive working atmosphere with a great team? Come join our Nuclear Medicine team at Sanford Health!

This position does involve a call rotation every 5 weeks. Both Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT rotation. We have state of the art equipment and specialty therapies including Y-90 Thera-Sphere, Sir-Sphere, and XOFIGO.

Bismarck serves as the capital city of North Dakota and sits along the banks of the scenic Missouri River. More than 125,000 people call the Bismarck-Mandan area home, and it is the second most populous city in ND. It is the seventh fastest-growing city in the United States.

Summary

Responsible for administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation, diagnostic, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and adjunctive medications using a variety of equipment and strictly adhering to relevant safety standards. Performs quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations through the application of advanced technical knowledge while maintaining strict attention to patient care in accordance with department policy and procedure.

Job Description

• Carry out hot lab duties and perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric.
• Have an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations, practice radiation safety, safely operate all cameras and equipment in the department, process and send data to required destinations via computer. Understands the theories and principles behind the equipment and tests performed in the nuclear medicine department.
• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutically dosages under the direction of a physician. Employs radiation-detecting equipment to perform patient imaging procedures; describes procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Implements radiation safety standards and quality assurance into daily work and monitors a patient's condition during the course of an imaging procedure. Collects patient information, analyzes data and provides quality images for a physician to diagnose a patient.
• Dependent on needs of facility and department may also be responsible and cross-trained in performing positron emission tomography computed tomography (PETCT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT. Has ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures after appropriate orientation to the department. Able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations. Confirmation of thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT.
• Demonstrate qualities of a team player. Professionalism and confidentiality will be adhered to at all times. Necessary to be open to change and technology advancements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
• Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required. In addition for the state of North Dakota (ND), licensed with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) board.
• Registered in positron emission tomography (PET) helpful.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of employment, recertification as required.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

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