Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Allina Health System•Saint Paul, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic imaging in Nuclear Medicine areas as directed by providers and or radiologist, providing timely and quality service to patient. Follows Department policies for using radioactive materials to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Vocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
0 to 2 years in Nuclear Medicine technology or 0 to 2 years new graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross or Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire required or Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Registry eligible upon hire required and Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Must become registered within 1 Year required

Responsibilities

Complete procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
Identifies patient with two identifiers.
Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
Safely manages and administers radioactive materials following policies of Nuclear Medicine department and Minnesota Department of Health.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Maintains work knowledge and competence.
Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function
Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving Communication System.
Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Communicates with supervisor and team
Reports problems, issues or ideas.
Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
Other duties as assigned.