Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Sign-On Bonus & Day 1 PTO

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 eligibility

5% retirement matching

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare radiopharmaceuticals and operate imaging equipment. You will ensure quality control, follow NRC regulations, and support physicians in diagnostic exams.

Responsibilities include dose calculations, records, and maintaining equipment and data systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to move health forward.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in radiology or nuclear medicine.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• CNMT certification required upon hire.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist (N) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Operates imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical calibration equipment; assists in maintenance.
• Performs quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures.
• Follows NRC regulations.
• Completes nuclear medicine exams per policy including patient doses, waiting periods, camera setup, processing and filming.
• Assists physicians in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams.
• Calculates and administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and maintains radionuclide records.
• Accurately operates nuclear medicine equipment and data systems.
• Assists with radionuclide Rx procedures and monitoring; assists with brachytherapy-related tasks.

Education

Associate's

certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine

Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) - NMTCB Upon Hire

Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - ARRT Upon Hire

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare radiopharmaceuticals and operate imaging equipment. You will ensure quality control, follow NRC regulations, and support physicians in diagnostic exams.

Responsibilities include dose calculations, records, and maintaining equipment and data systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to move health forward.