Nuclear Medicine Technologist (2054)

Job Details: Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District

• Minot, ND, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $36.45 - $56.50Hourly, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Radiology, Position Summary: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to support accurate assessment and treatment planning for patients across Trinity Health. This role prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a radiologist, ensuring precise imaging acquisition through proper equipment operation and patient positioning. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist maintains strict adherence to radiation safety standards, quality control protocols, and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with radiologists, technologists, and clinical care teams, the position helps coordinate workflow, communicate effectively with patients, and deliver efficient, high-quality imaging services that support safe, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with physician orders, safety standards, and departmental protocols. Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures, ensuring accurate patient positioning, image acquisition, and documentation. Conduct daily quality control, calibration, and performance testing on imaging systems and radiation-measuring equipment.

Monitor and follow radiation safety procedures for the receipt, handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials. Maintain organized workflow by scheduling, preparing rooms, and coordinating exams to support timely diagnostic services. Provide clear instructions and compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort and understanding during all phases of the procedure.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required: ARRT or NMTCB registered or registry pending. NDMIRTBE licensed or temporary license. Educational Requirements: NMTCB or ARRT Registered Technologist. Experience Requirements: Working knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures. Special Skills or Training Requirements: Graduate of Nuclear Medicine School or ARRT Registered Technologist Ability to start IV’s for contrast administration.

Proper charging of procedures by hospital information system. Ability to adapt and learn new protocols on new equipment as purchased. Verbal ability. Manual dexterity Spatial perception Numerical ability. Provides accurate, concise and effective oral and written communication. Provides timely information to staff and others.

Utilizes appropriate channels of communication. Promotes positive environment conducive to teamwork and innovation. Promotes cooperation with and respect for other departments. Treats all verbal, written, or electronic information about patients, coworkers or other medical center business confidentially. Demonstrates interactive, attentive, active listening skills.

Physical Requirements: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is frequently required to stand, walk, and move equipment or imaging accessories throughout the department. The role involves assisting patients onto imaging tables, positioning them safely, and occasionally lifting or supporting patients with mobility limitations.

Fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and adequate vision and hearing are essential for handling radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging systems, and monitoring patient responses. Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in imaging suites, procedure rooms, and radiopharmaceutical preparation areas with routine exposure to radiation sources, radioactive materials, and disinfectant chemicals.

The technologist must follow all radiation-safety precautions, PPE requirements, and infection-prevention protocols. The environment may include variable lighting, equipment noise, and fast-paced workflow demands requiring attentiveness and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.