Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Casual
Shakopee, MN 
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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.

 

Job Summary
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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