Nuclear Medicine SPECT​/PET CT Technologist

Overview

Here at Fairview, we are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join us at University of Minnesota - East Bank, Minneapolis, MN. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 weeks) day shift position with an occasional on-call rotation. Day shift start times range from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. On-call rotation is from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekends.

This position includes a new hire sign-on bonus of up to $10,000!

This Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures including PET/CT and SPECT/CT and a wide variety of research-related imaging and therapy in compliance with Minnesota Department of Health policies and procedures to provide quality patient care.

• Verify physician’s order for procedure. Identify and measure appropriate radiopharmaceutical prior to injection to prevent misadministration.
• 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.
• Perform Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, SPECT/CT and Theranostics 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 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.

• Must have completed an accredited Nuclear Medicine Clinical Rotation and be Board eligible.
• ARRT NUC MED TECH or Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB or must become board certified within 45 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

• B.S./B.A.
• 1 year experience
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Experience with Siemens Equipment/Software

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including 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 refer to Fairview Careers for additional information on benefits.

Compensation: $46.78 - $66.04 hourly.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.