Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear imaging procedures, calculate and administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications, and follow applicable safety standards. The technologist performs quality imaging examinations using advanced technical knowledge while providing patient care in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role includes hot lab duties and a variety of nuclear medicine studies for inpatients and outpatients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatric patients. The technologist uses radiation-detecting equipment, monitors patients during procedures, collects and analyzes patient information, and produces quality images for physician diagnosis. Depending on facility and department needs, the technologist may also perform PET/CT scans after appropriate orientation and training. The department uses state-of-the-art imaging equipment and software, including GE SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems, Infinia SPECT systems, Cardinal Health Nuctrac, Epic One chart, Sectra PACS, and 4DM software. The department provides oncology and cardiac PET/CT and is supported by three board-certified nuclear medicine radiologists. This position works 8-hour day shifts, with varying start times between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and includes rotation for weekend day call and holiday day call. Scheduled hours are 40 per week, or 80 hours per pay period.

Requirements

Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
For positions in North Dakota, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment, with recertification as required.
Ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures after appropriate orientation to the department.

Nice To Haves

Registration in positron emission tomography (PET) is helpful.

Responsibilities

Carry out hot lab duties and perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients across all age groups.
Understand and comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations and practice radiation safety.
Safely operate department cameras and equipment, process data, and send it to required destinations using computers.
Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutic dosages under physician direction.
Use radiation-detecting equipment to perform patient imaging procedures; explain procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Apply radiation safety standards and quality assurance practices in daily work and monitor patients during imaging procedures.
Collect patient information, analyze data, and provide quality images for physician diagnosis.
Perform PET/CT scans when required by facility and department needs, following appropriate orientation and demonstrating understanding of related processes.
Work effectively with the growth and development needs of distinct patient populations.
Demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and confidentiality, and remain open to change and technological advancements.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.