Nuclear Medicine Technologist | PRN

Avera Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team on a PRN, day shift basis. You will perform basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for outpatients, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to moving health forward for patients and families. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, following NRC regulations, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s or a certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• CNMT, NMTCB, or ARRT certification upon hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Operates imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical calibration equipment.
• Performs quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures.
• Follows NRC regulations and completes exams per policy.

Education

Associate’s or certificate in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine

CNMT

ARRT certification

NMTCB certification

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location

Avera St Luke’s Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.75

Position Highlights

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Team!

• Career Growth** opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.**
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Avera St. Luke’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
• Avera Named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers List

Hours: Varied shifts; PRN (as needed)

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 outpatients. This position supports the function of nuclear medicine scans for the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases and disease processes.

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 Or 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 or
• 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.

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].