Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 15, 2024

Department:

46006106 Radiology

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

SEIU-8-St Francis Technical

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic imaging in Nuclear Medicine areas as directed by providers and or radiologist, providing timely and quality service to patient. Follows Department policies for using radioactive materials to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.

Key Position Details:

• Casual position at St. Francis Regional Medical Center
• Department hours are Monday - Friday, lab closes at 5pm
• Weekend call rotation

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Complete procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
  • identifies patient with two identifiers.
  • Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
  • Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
  • Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
  • Safely manages and administers radioactive materials following policies of Nuclear Medicine department and Minnesota Department of Health.
• Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
  • Maintains work knowledge and competence.
  • Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
  • Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
• Provides accurate clerical function
  • Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
  • Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving Communication System.
  • Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
• Communicates with supervisor and team
  • Reports problems, issues or ideas.
  • Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required or
• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology required
• Less than 2 years in Nuclear Medicine technology required or
• Less than 2 years new graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) NMTCB upon hire required or
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Registry eligible upon hire required and
• Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine
  Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Must become registered within 1 Year required

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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