Nuclear Medicine Technologist

***$5,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Offered***
Job Summary
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all general Nuclear Medicine procedures. This includes all aspects of scanner operation, QC protocols, IV skill validation, and patient preparation. This position is knowledgeable of Radiation Safety and record-keeping required.
Essential Job Functions
Assists Radiologist/physician with patient exams, collects all pertinent information and correlating studies, and notifies Radiologist of any circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.

Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and proper patient identification is performed.

Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures radioactive dosages accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous (IV) injection the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosages and completes all required records. Maintains accurate and complete of all radioactive material received, dispenses, decayed, and disposed of.

Selects technical factors and operates equipment to produce quality exams and administers proper use of all radiation safety devices, techniques, and procedures. Maintains and monitors Nuclear Medicine hot lab and clinical computer database and functions.

Reviews images for completeness and quality according to Radiologists' preference and distributes the images via the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Understands the use of PACS and teleradiology for after-hours exam interpretations.

Demonstrates regard for patient safety and comfort. Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.

Performs monitoring techniques and radiation clean-up procedures for radioactive contamination and required clean-up. Does appropriate paperwork for decontamination and clean-up procedures.

Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Category

Infrequent Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Within 3 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Within 3 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Notes: May be certified through NMTCB or ARRT.

Experience

Required/Preferred

A minimum of 1 year of related experience

Preferred

Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs
Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Frequently (34-66%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Rarely (67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

D

Yes

Yes