What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is hiring a Nuclear Technologist to join our Radiology department at our M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN.
This Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all non-PET related Nuclear Medicine procedures according to the Minnesota Department of Health established policies and procedures, methods and standards to provide quality patient care.
Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift will be primarily on the day shift., weekends as needed.
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, vacation, tuition and education reimbursement, and so much more!
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Responsibilities
Verify physician’s order for procedure. Identify and measure appropriate radiopharmaceutical prior to injection to prevent misadministration.
Greet and accurately identify correct patient and provide a brief explanation of procedure.
Confirm and detail inventory of all radioactive material used, sorted and disposed of according to Minnesota Department of Health regulations and guidelines.
Perform and record all required quality control procedures on specified equipment to ensure correct and accurate operation.
Assess, prepare, record and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to Minnesota Department of Health regulations and department policies.
Performance of all non-PET related Nuclear Medicine procedures on patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Provide quality information and care to patients, physicians, and staff.
Select accurate technical factors for each particular study/patient to ensure highest quality imaging.
Monitor and survey area for radiation contamination per Minnesota Department of Health regulations and guidelines including proper procedures for addressing radioactive spills.
Responsible for 24 hour off-premise call duty and respond to emergency and / or stressful situations in a calm, professional manner.
Qualifications
Required:
Education
· Vocational Training or Associate Degree
License/Certification/Registration
· American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) and /or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or must become board certified within 45 days of hire.
· Basic Life Support certification ( BLS ) - from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred:
Education
· Bachelor’s Degree
Experience
· 1 years
License/Certification/Registration
· Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) and /or Positron Emission Tomography ( CNMT/PET )
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
