Allina Health
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Casual
Allina Health, Shakopee, Minnesota, United States, 55379
Number of Job Openings Available:1
Date Posted:May 20, 2024
Department:46006106 Radiology
Shift:Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:0
Union Contract:SEIU-8-St Francis Technical
Weekend Rotation:Other
Job Summary:Performs diagnostic imaging in Nuclear Medicine areas as directed by providers and or radiologist, providing timely and quality service to patient. Follows Department policies for using radioactive materials to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.
Key Position Details:Casual position at St. Francis Regional Medical CenterDepartment hours are Monday - Friday, lab closes at 5pmWeekend call rotationJob Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesComplete procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
identifies patient with two identifiers.Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.Safely manages and administers radioactive materials following policies of Nuclear Medicine department and Minnesota Department of Health.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.Maintains work knowledge and competence.Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function
Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving Communication System.Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Communicates with supervisor and team
Reports problems, issues or ideas.Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.Other duties as assigned.
Job RequirementsVocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required orVocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology requiredLess than 2 years in Nuclear Medicine technology required orLess than 2 years new graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program requiredBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hireRegistered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) NMTCB upon hire required orRegistered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Registry eligible upon hire required andRegistered Technologist - Nuclear MedicineTechnology Certification Board (NMTCB) Must become registered within 1 Year required
Physical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Date Posted:May 20, 2024
Department:46006106 Radiology
Shift:Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:0
Union Contract:SEIU-8-St Francis Technical
Weekend Rotation:Other
Job Summary:Performs diagnostic imaging in Nuclear Medicine areas as directed by providers and or radiologist, providing timely and quality service to patient. Follows Department policies for using radioactive materials to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.
Key Position Details:Casual position at St. Francis Regional Medical CenterDepartment hours are Monday - Friday, lab closes at 5pmWeekend call rotationJob Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesComplete procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
identifies patient with two identifiers.Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.Safely manages and administers radioactive materials following policies of Nuclear Medicine department and Minnesota Department of Health.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.Maintains work knowledge and competence.Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function
Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving Communication System.Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Communicates with supervisor and team
Reports problems, issues or ideas.Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.Other duties as assigned.
Job RequirementsVocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required orVocational or Technical Training graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology requiredLess than 2 years in Nuclear Medicine technology required orLess than 2 years new graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program requiredBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hireRegistered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) NMTCB upon hire required orRegistered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Registry eligible upon hire required andRegistered Technologist - Nuclear MedicineTechnology Certification Board (NMTCB) Must become registered within 1 Year required
Physical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently