Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,004 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for their Bismarck Med Ctr in Bismarck, ND. This full-time position involves administering nuclear imaging procedures, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, and preparing radiopharmaceuticals. Candidates must have completed an approved nuclear medicine program and hold NMTCB certification. Strong candidates will also maintain BLS certification. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. For more details, visit their Total Rewards page.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
• Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.
• Registered in positron emission tomography (PET) helpful.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of employment.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of nuclear imaging procedures and medication.
• Performs quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations through advanced technical knowledge.
• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals under a physician's direction.
• Monitors patient conditions during imaging procedures and collects patient information.
• Demonstrates qualities of a team player and adheres to professionalism.

Job description

Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr

Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $37.75 - $57.00
Pay Info: Sign-on bonus available!

Job 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. Carries out hot lab duties and performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric. Has an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations, practices radiation safety, safely operates all cameras and equipment in the department, processes and sends 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 (PET‑CT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes related to PET‑CT. 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 PET‑CT.

Demonstrates qualities of a team player. Professionalism and confidentiality are 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. Additionally, 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

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