Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

8d • $44 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

You will play a vital role in diagnosing and healing lives across the communities we serve. We offer a mission-driven culture focused on integrity, trust, respect, compassion and stewardship. So you'll find not just a job, but a deeply meaningful career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with Allina Health. Belong to a team that values you!

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) 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

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree