Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

19d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation, diagnostic, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and adjunctive medications using a variety of equipment and strictly adhering to relevant safety standards. Performs quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations through the application of advanced technical knowledge while maintaining strict attention to patient care in accordance with department policy and procedure. Carry out hot lab duties and perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric. Have an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations, practice radiation safety, safely operate all cameras and equipment in the department, process and send data to required destinations via computer. Understands the theories and principles behind the equipment and tests performed in the nuclear medicine department. Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutically dosages under the direction of a physician. Employs radiation-detecting equipment to perform patient imaging procedures; describes procedures to patients and answers questions. Implements radiation safety standards and quality assurance into daily work and monitors a patient's condition during the course of an imaging procedure. Collects patient information, analyzes data and provides quality images for a physician to diagnose a patient. Dependent on needs of facility and department may also be responsible and cross-trained in performing positron emission tomography computed tomography (PETCT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT. Has ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures after appropriate orientation to the department. Able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations. Confirmation of thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT. Demonstrate qualities of a team player. Professionalism and confidentiality will be adhered to at all times. Necessary to be open to change and technology advancements.

Requirements

Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.
In addition for the state of North Dakota (ND), licensed with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of employment, recertification as required.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Registered in positron emission tomography (PET) helpful.

Responsibilities

Administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation, diagnostic, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and adjunctive medications.
Performing quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations.
Carrying out hot lab duties.
Performing a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric.
Practicing radiation safety.
Safely operating all cameras and equipment in the department.
Processing and sending data to required destinations via computer.
Preparing, measuring, and administering radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutically dosages under the direction of a physician.
Employing radiation-detecting equipment to perform patient imaging procedures.
Describing procedures to patients and answering questions.
Implementing radiation safety standards and quality assurance into daily work.
Monitoring a patient's condition during the course of an imaging procedure.
Collecting patient information, analyzing data and providing quality images for a physician to diagnose a patient.
Performing positron emission tomography computed tomography (PETCT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT (dependent on needs of facility and department, may also be responsible and cross-trained).
Performing nuclear medicine procedures after appropriate orientation to the department.
Working with growth and development needs of unique client populations.
Demonstrating qualities of a team player.
Adhering to professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Being open to change and technology advancements.