Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Department Details

As a member of the Sanford Nuclear Medicine team, you will be working with state-of-the-art equipment and software to include: GE 870DR SPECT/CT, 3 Infina SPECT, 1 Infinia Hawkeye SPECT/CT, 1 GE Discovery MI digital PET/CT and a Discovery 710 PET/CT, Cardinal Health Nuctrac, Epic One chart, Sectra PACS and 4DM software. Sanford provides both oncology and cardiac PET/CT. We have 3 progressive board certified nuclear medicine radiologist that drive our department to provide new imaging and therapy procedures as they become available to us.

Position is full time with 80 hours per pay period and working 8 hour shifts with varying start times between 6:00am to 8:30am. This position does include weekend day call and holiday day call rotation.

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Registered in positron emission tomography (PET) helpful. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of employment, recertification as required. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.