Avera McKennan Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$37.25 $56.25
Position Highlights
Join Avera as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist!
*This position may be eligible for a $30000 Sign On Bonus!*
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Student Loan Repayment:This position may be eligible forAverasStudent Loan Repayment Program which helps you pay off your loans and .
Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10000 fromAverawill help pay down your principal balance faster.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief OverviewPerforms basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients outpatients and mobile outreach patients. This position supports the function of nuclear medicine scans for the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases and disease processes.
What you will do
- Performs quality control tests on both radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
- Calculates and administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients (IV or oral) and maintain accurate records of radionuclides (patient dose receipt and disposal of materials).
- Accurately operates nuclear medicine equipment and related computer data systems.
- Assists in radionuclide Rx procedures and perform the necessary monitoring for these procedures.
- Assists with brachytherapy implant procedures and leaks; perform necessary inventory testing and monitoring procedures.
Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Upon Hire and
- Commercial Drivers License Class B Licensing Board within 180 Days and
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist Permit Iowa Department of Health and Human Services within 60 Days
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying parttime and fulltime employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for fulltime single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5 employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by handson training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please callor send an email to .