Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr Location: Bismarck, ND Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $37.75 - $57.00 Pay Info: Sign-on bonus available! Job 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. Carries out hot lab duties and performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric. Has an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations, practices radiation safety, safely operates all cameras and equipment in the department, processes and sends 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 (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. Demonstrates qualities of a team player. Professionalism and confidentiality are 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. Additionally, 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 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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit Legal Statements Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Samaritan Society