Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET

Job overview

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET - AF1851 - Bemidji This is an onsite position in Mcintosh, MN, with a salary range of $36.72 - $50.70 per hour. Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the health care experience. Responsible for the administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation, and diagnostic/therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. This role involves operating various equipment, adhering to safety standards, and performing quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations. The technologist will carry out hot lab duties, perform studies on patients of all age groups, and understand nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations. Radiation safety, safe operation of cameras and equipment, and data processing are key aspects. The role may also involve performing PETCT scans and demonstrating qualities of a team player.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Must have completed an educational program and clinical experience accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or completed a formal AMA accredited Nuclear Medicine program and be certified by the CNMT or NMTBC.

Experience

Must have completed an educational program and clinical experience accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or completed a formal AMA accredited Nuclear Medicine program and be certified by the CNMT or NMTBC.

Skills & competencies

nuclear medicine technologist

pet

bemidji mn

af1851

sanford health

healthcare

allied health

diagnostic imaging

radiopharmaceuticals

minnesota

day shift

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.