Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registered Jobs in Minnesota

A state license and certification to practice nuclear medicine.

Preparing and administering radioactive drugs

Capturing images that a physician will use to diagnose an infection or disorder

Limiting radiation exposure to the patient and staff members administering the tests

Analyzing specimens in the lab

An associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.

Eligibility for registry by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Performs nuclear medicine procedures as assigned

Selects proper technical factors for each exam, including: collimator, pulse height analyzer settings, analog and computer acquisition parameters, image intensity setting.

Operates equipment according to manufacturer and UCH procedures

Utilizes Radiology Information System (MARS) to record exam status

Regards safety of patients as a priority in performance of study.

Current/Valid American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification

Performs basic/standard nuclear medicine PET/CT or CT procedures on patients.

Explains the nature of the procedures to patients and records the patient’s data ensuring patient privacy.

Demonstrates appropriate handling and interaction with geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neo- natal patients.

Maintains lab equipment and performs quality control checks as needed. Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.

Effectively utilize all information systems containing relevant patient information in Rad Net and Power Chart as well as Image Archiving System.