Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest andfastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States.We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunitiesto our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who arededicated to the work of health and healing across our broadfootprint. Facility: Bismarck Medical Center Location: Bismarck, NDAddress: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: 8 Hours - DayShifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range:$37.75 - $57.00 Pay Info: Sign-on bonus available! DepartmentDetails Sign-on bonus available! Full-time * Day hours * Includescall on a rotating basis, approximately every 4th week *Opportunity to work with state of the art equipment and usingspecialty treatment therapies such as Y-90 and XOFIGO * We have anew Digital GE Cardiac CZT Camera and we are getting a new DigitalUnited Imaging PET/CT Camera! Bismarck serves as the capital cityof North Dakota and sits along the banks of the scenic MissouriRiver. More than 125,000 people call the Bismarck-Mandan area home,and it is the second most populous city in ND. It is the seventhfastest-growing city in the United States. Job Summary Responsiblefor administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation,diagnostic, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and adjunctivemedications using a variety of equipment and strictly adhering torelevant safety standards. Performs quality nuclear medicineimaging examinations through the application of advanced technicalknowledge while maintaining strict attention to patient care inaccordance with department policy and procedure. Carry out hot labduties and perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies oninpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate togeriatric. Have an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission(NRC) rules and regulations, practice radiation safety, safelyoperate all cameras and equipment in the department, process andsend data to required destinations via computer. Understands thetheories and principles behind the equipment and tests performed inthe nuclear medicine department. Prepares, measures, andadministers radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutically dosages underthe direction of a physician. Employs radiation-detecting equipmentto perform patient imaging procedures; describes procedures topatients and answers questions. Implements radiation safetystandards and quality assurance into daily work and monitors apatient's condition during the course of an imaging procedure.Collects patient information, analyzes data and provides qualityimages for a physician to diagnose a patient. Dependent on needs offacility and department may also be responsible and cross-trainedin performing positron emission tomography computed tomography(PETCT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes relatedto PETCT. Has ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures afterappropriate orientation to the department. Able to work with growthand development needs of unique client populations. Confirmation ofthorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT.Demonstrate qualities of a team player. Professionalism andconfidentiality will be adhered to at all times. Necessary to beopen to change and technology advancements. QualificationsCompletion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology isrequired. Certification with the Nuclear Medicine TechnologyCertification Board (NMTCB) required. In addition for the state ofNorth Dakota (ND), licensed with the North Dakota Medical Imagingand Radiation Therapy (MIRT) board. Registered in positron emissiontomography (PET) helpful. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within60 days of employment, recertification as required. Obtains andsubsequently maintains required department specific competenciesand certifications. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractivebenefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include healthinsurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generoustime off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For moreinformation about Total Rewards, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA EmployerM/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability andwould like to request an accommodation for help with your onlineapplication, please call ... or send an email ... . Sanford Health has a Drug Free WorkplacePolicy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen andpre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0219136 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No