Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Senior - Casual

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing a variety of nuclear scans, administering radiopharmaceutical therapy, and ensuring the highest quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear medicine technology, with a commitment to excellence and patient safety. With a focus on equity and inclusion, this organization values diversity and seeks to eliminate barriers to optimal health outcomes. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking healthcare initiatives and patient well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

License and Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent.
• Certification in nuclear medicine technology required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of nuclear scans and coordinate technical procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceutical therapy and monitor patient care.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiopharmaceutical Administration

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Technical Procedure Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Certification by NMTCB or ARRT

Tools

Scintillation Gamma Cameras

Geiger Counter

Job description

Job Description - Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Senior - Casual (250766)

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Senior - Casual ( 250766 )

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Senior in our Nuclear Medicine department. This position will work weekday shifts and on-call on nights and weekends. Department hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm. The on-call hours are weekdays 4:30pm - 9:00pm and weekends/holidays 7:00am - 4:00pm.

Under the guidance of the Nuclear Medicine Lead and manager, performs a full range of nuclear scans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma cameras and apparatus for in vitro counting.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures and techniques to meet the needs of specific protocols as required: evaluate recorded images for technical quality. Process image computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images.
• Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiates life support measures for patient, if necessary.
• Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Assist in quality assurance program relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Administer Radiopharmaceutical therapy to patient that has undergone prior clinical and nuclear medicine diagnosis, insures decay of pharmaceutical and calculates for correct dosage in dose calibrator, observes patient dosage to insure proper treatment under direct supervision of an authorized User.
• Perform Nuclear Cardiology studies including image acquisition, processing and basic patient care.
• Provide instruction and technical guidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging technologists; assist in training of new employees. Participate in research initiatives and development of research protocols.
• Monitor Nuclear medicine Department with portable Geiger Counter for possible contamination.
• Perform PET/CT studies including image acquisition, processing & basic patient care.
• Support and coordinate organizational requirements for radiation monitoring (film, badges), surveying & consultation for research, meter calibrations and Hazmat events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology or a graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Certification in nuclear medicine technology by one of these accrediting boards: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) (N), American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (NM), American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) (NM).
• Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by the accrediting body, NMTCB, ARRT, or ASCP.
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of relevant experience.

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.

We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).

For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Primary Location

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)