Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 eligibility

5% retirement matching

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare radiopharmaceuticals and operate imaging equipment. You will ensure quality control, follow NRC regulations, and support physicians in diagnostic exams.

Responsibilities include dose calculations, records, and maintaining equipment and data systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to move health forward.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in radiology or nuclear medicine.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• CNMT certification required upon hire.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist (N) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Operates imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical calibration equipment; assists in maintenance.
• Performs quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures.
• Follows NRC regulations.
• Completes nuclear medicine exams per policy including patient doses, waiting periods, camera setup, processing and filming.
• Assists physicians in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams.
• Calculates and administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and maintains radionuclide records.
• Accurately operates nuclear medicine equipment and data systems.
• Assists with radionuclide Rx procedures and monitoring; assists with brachytherapy-related tasks.

Education

Associate's

certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine

Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) - NMTCB Upon Hire

Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - ARRT Upon Hire

Job description

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital. Worker Type: Regular. Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America). Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $35.50 - $53.75

Position Highlights

*May be eligible for a $30,000 sign on bonus with a 3-year commitment!*

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.

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
• 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
• 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 hands-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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making re positive impact on moving health forward.