Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diverse imaging studies and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction. You will apply strict radiation safety and contribute to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced department.

Responsibilities include hot lab duties, PET/CT cross-training where needed, and maintaining required competencies and certifications while delivering accurate imaging data for diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Certification with the NMTCB is required.
• ND licensure with the MIRT board is required.
• PET imaging registration is helpful.
• BLS certification required within 60 days of employment.
• Maintains department competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hot lab duties and a variety of nuclear medicine studies for inpatients and outpatients.
• Safely operate cameras and equipment; process data and share with required destinations.
• Prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Apply radiation safety standards and monitor patient condition during imaging procedures.
• Cross-trained to perform PET/CT scans as needed and follow all related processes.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

PET imaging

Radiopharmaceutical handling

BLS certification

Education

School of Nuclear Medicine Technology

NMTCB certification

ND MIRT license

Job description

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.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $37.75 - $57.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

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.

Job Description

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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