Nuclear Medicine Technologist - AF1851 - Bemidji

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center, 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. Full-time, 40 hours/week (64–80 hours per pay period), 8‑hour day shifts with start times between 6:00 am and 8:00 am. No call, no weekends. Union position. Salary range: $36.72 – $50.70/hour.

About the role

As a member of the Sanford Bemidji Nuclear Medicine team, you will work with a Philips Brightview, a Philips Forte, a new PET/CT GE Discovery, Cardinal Health Nuctrac, Epic One chart, Sectra PACS, and 4DM software. The department performs oncology PET/CT, cardiac nuclear exams, HIDA scans, gastric emptying scans, bone scans, lung scans, renograms, I‑123 thyroid scans, liver scans, and sentinel node exams. The team currently has four nuclear medicine technologists and is adding a fifth.

Responsibilities

• Administer nuclear imaging procedures, calculate and prepare diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications using a variety of equipment, adhering to safety standards.
• Perform quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations applying advanced technical knowledge while maintaining strict attention to patient care per department policy.
• Carry out hot‑lab duties and perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients of all ages (neonate to geriatric).
• Apply Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulations; practice radiation safety; safely operate all cameras and equipment.
• Process and send data to required destinations via computer; understand the theories and principles behind equipment and tests.
• Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutic dosages under physician direction.
• Employ radiation‑detecting equipment for patient imaging; explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Implement radiation safety standards and quality assurance into daily work; monitor patient condition during imaging procedures.
• Collect patient information, analyze data, and provide quality images for physician diagnosis.
• Cross‑train and perform positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scans with thorough understanding of all PET/CT processes.
• Demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and confidentiality; remain open to change and technology advancements.

Qualifications

• Completed an educational program and clinical experience accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or completed a formal AMA‑accredited Nuclear Medicine program and be certified by the CNMT or NMTBC.
• One year experience as a staff radiologic technologist (not required if graduate of a formal Nuclear Medicine program).
• Thorough understanding of diagnostic radiographic principles, including film processing, quality control, and radiation protection.
• Current registration with ARRT or certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
• Ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures after appropriate department orientation.
• Ability to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations.
• Confirmation of thorough understanding of all processes related to PET/CT.

Pay

Hourly range: $36.72 – $50.70.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week (64–80 hours per pay period).
• 8‑hour day shifts; start times vary between 6:00 am and 8:00 am.
• No on‑call requirement; no weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time‑off package