What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUCLEAR MED PET/CT SPECT/CT TECHNOLOGIST position at Fairview Health Services?
Overview :
M Health Fairview is looking for a Nuc Med PET / CT Spect / CT Technologist at Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. We are known for our award-winning heart, stroke and cancer care. Imaging Technologists deliver services to patients and physicians through the creation of high quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. St. John's offers 24 / 7 Imaging services to Inpatient Units and Emergency patients We have outpatient access seven days a week.
The Technologist performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures including PET / CT and SPECT / CT according to the Minnesota Department of Health established policies and procedures, methods and standards to provide quality patient care.
Schedule : This is a 1.0FTE (80 hours worked per two weeks) position. The shift length will be 8 hours. Typical work schedule will be a rotating day schedule, start times will vary between 5 : 30AM to 8AM and includes weekend call rotation.
Benefits : This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more!
Responsibilities / Job Description :
- Verify physicians order for procedure. Identify and measure appropriate radiopharmaceutical prior to injection to prevent misadministration.
- Greet and properly identify correct patient and provide a brief explanation of procedure.
- 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 and SPECT / CT 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.
- Responsible for 24 hour off-premise call duty and respond to emergency and / or stressful situations in a calm, professional manner.
Qualifications : Required :
Must have completed an accredited Nuclear Medicine Clinical Rotation and be Board eligible.
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 Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before date of hire
Preferred : Bachelors Degree
1 years experience
Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and / or Positron Emission Tomography ( CNMT / PET )
