What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine SPECT/PET CT Technologist position at Fairview Health Services?
Here at Fairview, we are now seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at St John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN! This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 weeks) position that will work Monday through Friday on the day shift. Start times for this position will range from 5:30AM - 8AM. Included is an on-call weekend rotation approximately every 7-8 weeks.
This Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures including PET/CT and SPECT/CT and a wide variety of Research related imaging and therapy in compliance with the Minnesota Department of Health established policies and procedures, methods and standards to provide quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Verify physician’s order for procedure. Identify and measure appropriate radiopharmaceutical prior to injection to prevent misadministration.
- Confirm and document 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. Administer CT specific oral and intravenous contrast materials. Draw and evaluate patient glucose levels. Address as needed to perform PET/CT scan.
- Performance of Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, SPECT/CT and Theranostics procedures on patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Provide quality information and care to patients, physicians, and staff.
- Select proper technical factors for each particular study/patient to ensure quality imaging. Perform CT contrast administration using CT power injector. Perform SPECT/CT and PET/CT data fusion processing and management.
- Monitor and survey area for radiation contamination per Minnesota Department of Health regulations and guidelines including proper procedures for addressing radioactive spills.
Required Qualifications
- Must have completed an accredited Nuclear Medicine Clinical Rotation and be Board eligible.
- ARRT NUC MED TECH or Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB or must become board certified within 45 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S./B.A.
- 1 year experience
- Positron Emission Tomography(PET)
- Experience with Siemens Equipment/Software
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $47 - $66