Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Minocqua Location: Minocqua, WI Address: 9601 Townline Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies

Job Summary Responsible for administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation of 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 patients 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 (PET/CT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes related to PET/CT. 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 PET/CT.

• 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.

Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. MF/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0253949 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No