NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Aspirus, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package

Wellness program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Medicine team.

The technologist performs Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment with responsibility for quality control, inventory, and radiation safety. This full-time position offers a day shift, competitive hourly pay, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus to eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program or an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Registered Nuclear Medicine (N) from ARRT or NMTCB within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and work under radiation safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies. Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment and assists with Quality Control, inventory management, and Radiation Safety protocol.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Speaking

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Age-specific competencies

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program or accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST to join our NUCLEAR MEDICINE team!

Salary Range: $40.01 - $56.22 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends
FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE

NOW OFFERING A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies. Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment and assists with equipment Quality Control, inventory management, and Radiation Safety protocol.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program or an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered Nuclear Medicine (N) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within ninety (90) days of hire or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within ninety (90) days of hire. Within ninety (90) days of hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: Previous Nuclear Medicine experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Maintain competency in Nuclear Medicine Techniques; coordinates outpatient and in-patient exams for efficient completion; working knowledge of patient preps; ability to function well in stressful situations, exercise good judgment, and accept responsibility; to take off-premise call.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds, move or transfer patients, records, supplies or equipment; to wear lead protection for varying lengths of time

• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* ARRT-NUCLEAR MEDICINE
* CPR or BLS
* NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION BOARD

Credential source:
Essential:
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists