Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Allina Health • Cambridge, MA

1d • $41 - $57

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Position will support the Minneapolis Heart Institute Mobile Cardiac PET/CT program, eligible for Mileage reimbursement Casual position with no set schedule Job Description: 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. Principle 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.

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 New graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) NMTCB required upon hire
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Registry eligible required upon hire
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Must become registered within 1 year
• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

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

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree