Nuclear Medicine Technologist (full Time)

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Our organization, recognized as the largest rural health system in the United States, is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to top-tier medical services in the heart of America.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Position Details

• Facility: To be determined
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Administering nuclear imaging procedures, including the calculation and application of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, as well as adjunctive medications.
• Utilizing various equipment while strictly adhering to safety protocols.
• Conducting high-quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations, leveraging advanced technical expertise while prioritizing patient care in line with departmental policies.
• Performing hot lab duties and executing a range of nuclear medicine studies for patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
• Understanding and complying with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, practicing radiation safety, and operating all departmental cameras and equipment safely.
• Processing and transmitting data to designated locations using computer systems.
• Grasping the underlying theories and principles related to the equipment and tests conducted in the nuclear medicine department.

Patient Care and Imaging Procedures

The role involves:

• Preparing, measuring, and administering radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutic doses under a physician's guidance.
• Using radiation-detecting devices to carry out patient imaging procedures.
• Implementing radiation safety standards and quality assurance in daily tasks while monitoring patients throughout imaging processes.
• Gathering patient information, analyzing data, and providing high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.

Additional Responsibilities

Depending on departmental needs, the candidate may also:

• Be cross-trained to perform positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PETCT) scans, with a comprehensive understanding of all related processes.
• Execute nuclear medicine procedures following appropriate orientation to the department.
• Exhibit strong teamwork qualities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology is mandatory.
• Certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) is required.
• For candidates in North Dakota, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) board is necessary.
• Registration in positron emission tomography (PET) is advantageous.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Our organization offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees, which may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance initiatives
• A generous time-off policy to support a healthy work-life balance

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans. xhqgsiq Our workplace maintains a drug-free policy.