Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Avera
**Location:**
Avera McKennan Hospital
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)
**Pay Range:**
_The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._
$31.75 - $48.00
**Position Highlights**
We are seeking an ambitious Nuclear Medicine Technologist, experienced or new graduate, to join our talented team in this highly impactful role.
May be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $30,000
+ **Student Loan Repayment:** This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
+ An opportunity to join a growing theranostic program. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/12/12/avera-medical-minute-new-treatment-options-help-fight-prostate-cancer/)
Hours: 8hr/Varied Shifts
**You Belong at Avera**
**Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.**
**A Brief Overview**
Performs basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for outpatients. This position supports the function of nuclear medicine scans for the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases and disease processes.
**What you will do**
+ Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration. Operates imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical calibration equipment and assists in the preventive maintenance of the departmental equipment. Performs quality control tests on both radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
+ Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures.
+ Follows all Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations.
+ Completes all nuclear medicine exams according to written policy and procedure manual; i.e. correct patient doses, waiting periods, camera setup, processing and filming.
+ Assists physicians in performing specific diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams.
+ Calculate and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients (IV or oral) and maintain accurate records of radionuclides (patient dose, receipt and disposal of materials).
+ Accurately operates nuclear medicine equipment and related computer data systems.
+ Assists in radionuclide Rx procedures and performs the necessary monitoring for these procedures.
+ Assists with brachytherapy implant procedures and leaks; performs necessary inventory, testing and monitoring procedures.
**Essential Qualifications**
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
**Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Associate's Or a certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine
+ Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Upon Hire or
+ Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
**Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's
+ 1-3 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist
**Expectations and Standards**
+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
+ Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
+ Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
+ Maintain confidentiality.
+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
**Benefits You Need & Then Some**
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
+ PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
+ Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
_Avera is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action Employer_ _Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual_ _Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ _talent@avera.org_ _._
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.
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