Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET

Overview : MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Minnesota Oncology offers its employees an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging work environment. We are currently looking for an individual with passion for the healthcare field and someone that can commit to personal accountability and integrity.

An ideal candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate and work in a team based environment.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan that comes with a company match
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers

Responsibilities :

• Performs PET scan procedures to include :
• Place IVs & injection of radiopharmaceutical
• Setup of protocols
• Reconstruction and development of images
• Complete necessary documentation to ensure timely delivery of services
• Archiving of images
• Network image transfers
• Management of hot lab and radiopharmaceutical doses
• Ensure all Radiation Safety procedures are followed and documented
• Maintain proper documentation for state and regulatory compliance
• Manage Scheduled procedures and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files
• Maintains education in PET / CT for development of teaching and educational information
• Provide back-up coverage for diagnostic CT and CT simulation

Qualifications :

• AS or BS degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an CNMT accredited program is required
• CNMT certification required
• AS or BS degree in Radiologic Technology or X-ray Operator License preferred
• Experience with placing IVs
• Current CPR certification required

Additional Attributes :

• Ability to Multi-task
• Can Successfully Prioritize Tasks
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Self-Starter
• Versatility
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Detail-Oriented

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment.

Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs / stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment.

Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting / standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.