Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform and supervise advanced imaging studies and manage radiopharmaceutical administration in a high‑volume environment.

You will operate GE SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems, ensure radiation safety, document procedures, and collaborate with radiologists to provide accurate diagnostic images across age groups, with weekend call rotation included.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
• Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.
• ND license with MIRT board required for North Dakota facility.
• Registered in PET is helpful.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer nuclear imaging procedures and radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders.
• Operate cameras and maintain radiation safety standards.
• Prepare, measure, and dose radiopharmaceuticals; analyze data for physicians.
• Carry out hot lab duties and support PET/CT studies as needed.

Skills

Radiation safety

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient care

Education

School of Nuclear Medicine Technology completion

Tools

GE 870DR SPECT/CT

Infina SPECT

Infinia Hawkeye SPECT/CT

GE Discovery MI PET/CT

Discovery 710 PET/CT

Cardinal Health Nuctrac

Epic One Chart

Sectra PACS

4DM software

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Heart Hospital
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Pay Info: Sign on bonus available!

Department Details

As a member of the Sanford Nuclear Medicine team, you will be working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and software to include: GE 870DR SPECT/CT, 3 Infina SPECT, 1 Infinia Hawkeye SPECT/CT, 1 GE Discovery MI digital PET/CT and a Discovery 710 PET/CT, Cardinal Health Nuctrac, Epic One chart, Sectra PACS and 4DM software. Sanford provides both oncology and cardiac PET/CT. We have 3 progressive board certified nuclear medicine radiologist that drive our department to provide new imaging and therapy procedures as they become available to us.

Position is full time with 80 hours per pay period and working 8 hour shifts with varying start times between 6:00am to 8:30am. This position does include weekend day call and holiday day call rotation.

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. 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.

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 .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0276724
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No