Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 73,819 - 110,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform general Nuclear Medicine procedures and ensure high-quality imaging. You will operate scanners, follow QC protocols, validate IV skills, and manage patient preparation with a strong emphasis on Radiation Safety and accurate record‑keeping.

The role requires ND certification/licensure in Nuclear Medicine, NMTCB within 3 months, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Certification: NMTCB within 3 months of Start Date.
• BLS certification within 90 days of Start Date.
• ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners license prior to Start Date.

Responsibilities

• Ensures physician order is received and patient identified before exam.
• Assists Radiologist with patient exams and communicates protocol implications.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals and administers dosages with accurate records.
• Maintains records of radioactive material handling and disposal.
• Operates equipment and applies radiation safety practices to produce quality exams.
• Monitors nuclear medicine lab systems and PACS image distribution.
• Reviews images for quality and routes to radiologists as needed.
• Understands PACS and tele-radiology use for after‑hours interpretations.
• Ensures patient safety and provides education related to procedures.
• Performs clean‑up and decontamination procedures as required.

Education

Associates – Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

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Location: Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Pay Range: $35.49 - $53.23.

Summary: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all general Nuclear Medicine procedures, including scanner operation, QC protocols, IV skill validation, and patient preparation. The position requires knowledge of Radiation Safety and record‑keeping.

Essential Job Functions

• Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and proper patient identification is performed.
• Assists Radiologist/physician with patient exams, collects all pertinent information and correlating studies, and notifies Radiologist of any circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
• Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures radioactive dosages accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous injection the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosages and completes all required records.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all radioactive material received, dispensed, decayed, and disposed of.
• Selects technical factors and operates equipment to produce quality exams and administers proper use of all radiation safety devices, techniques, and procedures.
• Maintains and monitors Nuclear Medicine hot lab and clinical computer database and functions.
• Reviews images for completeness and quality according to Radiologists’ preference and distributes the images via PACS.
• Understands the use of PACS and teleradiology for after‑hours exam interpretations.
• Demonstrates regard for patient safety and comfort.
• Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
• Performs monitoring techniques and radiation clean‑up procedures for radioactive contamination and required clean‑up.
• Does appropriate paperwork for decontamination and clean‑up procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist – North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners (prior to Start Date)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (within 3 months of Start Date)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (within 90 days of Start Date)

Education

• Required: Associates – Nuclear Medicine Technology

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67‑100%)
• See: Continuously (67‑100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67‑100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift – Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20‑40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67‑100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement

Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility or transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver.

Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full‑ and part‑time employees including health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. For assistance in the application process, contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and affirmative action plan at no charge by contacting Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.