What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine SPECT/PET CT Technologist - Up to $10k Sign-On Bonus position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is hiring a Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Spect/CT Technologist to join our Nuclear Med-Special Imaging department at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. This position will be working primarily on the mobile PET/CT that travels daily to other Fairview facilities.
This position is eligible for a new hire Sign-on Bonus of up to $10,000!
Schedule: This position will be working 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day shift. This position will also work a weekend and call rotation.
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Job Expectations:
- Verify physician’s 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.
- Work Saturday shifts as needed as well as assist in coverage at CCIR as needed.
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:
Bachelor’s Degree
1 years experience
Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and /or Positron Emission Tomography ( CNMT/PET )
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.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Qualifications:
$42.41-$59.87 / Hourly
Salary : $42 - $60
