Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Altru Health System

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Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $35.49 - $53.23

Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all general Nuclear Medicine procedures. This includes all aspects of scanner operation, QC protocols, IV skill validation, and patient preparation. This position is knowledgeable of Radiation Safety and record-keeping required.

Essential Job Functions: Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and proper patient identification is performed. Assists Radiologist/physician with patient exams, collects all pertinent information and correlating studies, and notifies Radiologist of any circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance. Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures radioactive dosages accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous (IV) injection the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosages and completes all required records.

Maintains accurate and complete of all radioactive material received, dispenses, decayed, and disposed of. Selects technical factors and operates equipment to produce quality exams and administers proper use of all radiation safety devices, techniques, and procedures. Maintains and monitors Nuclear Medicine hot lab and clinical computer database and functions.

Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

• Physical Demands: • Sit: Frequently (34-66%) • Stand: Frequently (34-66%) • Walk: Frequently (34-66%) • Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds) Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R7933 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive

Benefits

• package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent

Benefits

• include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other

Benefits

• include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)