Nuclear Engineer jobs in Saint Cloud, MN

The Nuclear Med Tech performs diagnostic testing using nuclear medicine technology, including PET. This position Instructs patients on procedures and requires independent judgment and understanding of nuclear medicine properties to perform tests.Transports patient to scanner location and assists with patient placement on scanner.

Work in this position will primarily be located in Crosby, Staples, Wadena, and Little Falls. This is a full time, benefits eligible position (80 hous/2 weeks) on the Day shift.

Performs Nuclear Medicine Examinations

• Applies advanced understanding of imaging techniques, disease processes and application of quantitative and quantification formulas and procedures.
• Reexamines questionnaire data
• Performs exams with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images
• Completes communication of pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the exam
• Positions patient appropriately to achieve quality diagnostic images.
• Verifies patient identification and documentation
• Communicates with and educates the patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of the exam

Ensures patient data integrity

• Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and file jacket transfers in a timely manger
• Accurate film identification and jacket preparation or digital image manipulation and archiving

Participates as an active team member

• Orients and mentors new employees
• Participates in improvement initiatives
• Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
• Cleans and maintains patient areas, supplies and equipment
• Accepts unique customer service expectations in imaging

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

Demonstrates Commitment to Customers

• Is aware of different customer needs/desires.
• Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity.
• Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
• Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service.
• Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know

Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees

• Seeks to understand and value differences between employees.
• Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior.
• Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
• Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.

 Demonstrates Commitment to CMDI

• Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service, and compassion.
• Supports the mission/vision.
• Speaks positively about CMDI.
• Chooses to make CMDI a better place.

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Fulfills all organizational requirements

• Completes all required learning relevant to the role
• Complies with all relevant laws, regulation, and policies

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Experience

0-1 years’ experience in a radiology setting with nuclear med experience

License/Certification/Registration

BLS

NMTCB certification or ARRT(N) certification

Preferred

Experience

PET experience