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Nuclear Med Technologist Coord

CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake Devils Lake, North Dakota
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The posted compensation range of $36.96 - $53.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-361326 Employment Type Full Time Department Nuclear Medicine Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule 1.0 FTE 10 hour shift days rotation of weekends Remote No Category Radiology
Overview

Work in the heart of #humankindess at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake. As our Nuclear Medicine Coordinator, you will be responsible to advise on nuclear medicine protocols, procedures and operations of the nuclear medicine department and hot lab standard operations. You will participate in inspections and be considered the expert for handling of radioactive sources and radioactive doses in the form of radioisotopes that are administered to patients for molecular imaging. You will work on communication of policy with the department manager, radiation safety officer, and medical director of radiology. Your ability to train may be needed as you may be asked to train as the radiation safety officer (RSO) and be responsible for the RSO duties.

The overall goal will be to guide and verify that all patients will be imaged correctly, with quality and safely in coordination with federal and local laws and within guidelines of accrediting bodies such as the JC, State of North Dakota under the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and any other inspections for Medical Nuclear Medicine. On a daily basis the Nuclear Med Tech Coordinator will coordinate the schedule for imaging with the providers for stress testing, nursing support and arrange for radioisotope delivery with the designated supplier.

Additionally, you'll update operating procedures for security of transportation of doses and educate the facility staff on an annual basis as required by accrediting bodies. You will complete nuclear medicine imaging of patients, computed tomography and radiology examinations and may participate in other imaging as license allows. Your attention to detail and organization will be integral in assuring that all imaging is completed professionally with kindness and best practice as it applies to critical access hospitals. It's important the NuC Med Tech Coordinator will keep the nuclear medicine area and hot lab safe for patients and staff; educate and train other staff participating in nuclear medicine examinations; and will contribute to evaluating other nuclear medicine staff as needed. Your communication will be essential to communicate and update the Medical Director, Department Management and RSO on Nuclear Medicine operations.

Benefits:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, $20,000 sign-on incentive and more!

About Us: 

CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902.


Responsibilities
  • Advises and contributes to standard operating procedures for the hot lab and nuclear medicine imaging.
  • Collaborates with the Medical Director for nuclear protocol. 
  • Assists Manager and RSO with policy and procedure concerning radioactive sources and radioisotope. 
  • Will assist with dose tracking of patients and staff as well as corrective action for over-exposure. 
  • Assists with correction plans for any regulatory issues or statutory issues. 
  • Responsible for staff radiation monitoring, notifications and correction plans in coordination with the radiation safety officer. 
  • Explain procedures to the patient and answer questions
  • Follow safety procedures to protect themselves and the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure
  • Prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to the patient
  • Maintain and operate imaging equipment
  • Keep detailed records of procedures
  • Follow procedures for radiation disposal
  • Additional duties and responsibilities listed in formal job description. 

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology program.
  • CNMT or ARRT(N)
  • ARRT(R)(CT)
  • NDMIRT License Required in Nuclear Medicine, Radiology and CT.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Must be able to push, pull, lift up to 50lbs. 

Preferred:

  • Management education or experience equivalent to two years supervisory position. Additional consideration with experience with inspections and regulatory affairs.
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