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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD | Full Time

$73k-89k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD | Full Time

$73k-89k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD | Full Time

$73k-89k (estimate)

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is Hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Near Watertown, SD

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Workplace Details

Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.

Job Summary

This PRN or relief position performs diagnostic nuclear medicine exams under the direction of the Radiology Director and the technical direction of the Radiologist. Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Operates nuclear medicine equipment and performs nuclear medicine procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.

Responsibilities include:

•Explains process to patients and instructs and assists patients in assuming physical position for examination to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.

•Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses.

•Calibrates equipment.

•Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ.

•Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.

•Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.

•Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

•Operates the department computer system for scheduling and billing procedures.

•Operates PACS system to ensure all images are verified and sent.

•Starts IV's and administers radioisotopes.

•Works with patients of all ages to develop an understanding of the their physical and emotional status.

•Recognizes symptoms and signs of reactions and implements appropriate intervention.

•Assists in cross-training/teaching other department personnel and/or students.

•Maintains supply inventory.

•Maintains records of use and disposal of all radioactive materials in keeping with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards.

•Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Additional benefits for those qualifying include:

•Flexible Spending Account

•Roth IRA retirement plan

•Employee Assistance Program for mental health

•Education Loan Program

•Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent from AMA approved Nuclear Medicine school. Previous experience in the field desirable.

Holds or is eligible for certification by the ARRT in Nuclear Medicine. CNMT or RT(N).

Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$73k-89k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/13/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

09/14/2024

WEBSITE

prairielakes.com

HEADQUARTERS

WATERTOWN, SD

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1986

REVENUE

<$5M

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About Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a leader in regional healthcare for northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Caring for a ten-county service area of 90,000 people, the health professionals of Prairie Lakes are dedicated to excellence. That commitment has made Prairie Lakes one of the most innovative rural healthcare systems in the nation. Prairie Lakes has been a dynamic model for rural health, achieving consistently high scores for value and quality. We've served as a "show site" for patient care technology and diagnostic equipment, and we're unchallenged in our uncompromising care... for patients and their families. Healthcare is constantly changing, and we believe not only in keeping up with those changes, but keeping ahead of them. That's one of the reasons we offer a wide variety of healthcare services with advanced equipment. It's why we seek out the most skilled physicians and compassionate staff. It's because our commitment to quality healthcare is our first priority. It's what our patients deserve. More
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