Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Outreach

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 53,726 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Free health insurance

Student loan repayment

Monthly $167 principal payment

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform comprehensive in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients, outpatients, and mobile outreach patients. This role supports diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine scans.

Qualified CNMT/NMTCB certification and a CDL Class B license are required within stated timelines. Enjoy a $30,000 sign-on bonus, PTO from day 1, potential health insurance, and student loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• CNMT, NMTCB certification required at hire.
• CDL Class B license required within 180 days.
• Nuclear Medicine Permit required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Calculates and administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients and maintains records.
• Operates nuclear medicine equipment and related computer data systems.
• Assists in radionuclide procedures and monitoring for these procedures.
• Assists with brachytherapy implant procedures and related inventory and monitoring.

Education

CNMT NMTCB

CDL Class B

Nuclear Medicine Permit

Job description

Work Shift

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

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Range

$39.50 - $59.25

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.
• Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

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 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 perform the necessary monitoring for these procedures.
• Assists with brachytherapy implant procedures and leaks; perform 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 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].