Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Outreach

Avera eCARE; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, where you will perform vital in vivo and in vitro procedures that assist in diagnosing and treating various diseases. In this role, you will work with advanced nuclear medicine technology, ensuring quality control and patient safety while contributing to a compassionate, multidisciplinary team. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus and health insurance options. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1

Options for Free Health Insurance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development with hands-on training and mentorship

$30,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must perform essential job functions satisfactorily with visual acuity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and distinguish sounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Calculate and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Accurately operate nuclear medicine equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Quality Control

Patient Communication

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Record Keeping

Education

Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT)

Commercial Driver's License Class B

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Permit

Tools

Nuclear Medicine Equipment

Imaging Equipment

Computer Data Systems

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Outreach

Apply locations

Sioux Falls, SD

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-25005361

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $37.25 - $56.25

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

Join Avera as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist!

*This position may be eligible for a $30,000 Sign On Bonus!

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.

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.

A Brief Overview

Performs basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients, outpatients, and mobile outreach patients. This position supports the function of nuclear medicine scans for the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases and disease processes.

What you will do

• Performs quality control tests on both radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Calculates and administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients (IV or oral) and maintains 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:

• Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Upon Hire
• Commercial Driver's License Class B - Licensing Board within 180 Days
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Permit - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services within 60 Days

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 front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. 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].

Why Avera?

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 a positive impact on moving health forward.