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Performs nuclear medicine imaging and/or therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards ... Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% * Fire Risk = 20% * Hazardous Noise = 0% * Heating Devices = 0% * Hypoxia ...

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Infographic showing various Extreme Medicine job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,644 per year, or $55.1 per hour.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Altru Health System

Grand Forks, ND • On-site

$35.49 - $53.23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Altru Health System rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

748th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201
Pay Range: $35.49 - $53.23
Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all general Nuclear Medicine procedures. This includes all aspects of scanner operation, QC protocols, IV skill validation, and patient preparation. This position is knowledgeable of Radiation Safety and record-keeping required.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and proper patient identification is performed.
  • Assists Radiologist/physician with patient exams, collects all pertinent information and correlating studies, and notifies Radiologist of any circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
  • Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures radioactive dosages accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous (IV) injection the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosages and completes all required records. Maintains accurate and complete of all radioactive material received, dispenses, decayed, and disposed of.
  • Selects technical factors and operates equipment to produce quality exams and administers proper use of all radiation safety devices, techniques, and procedures. Maintains and monitors Nuclear Medicine hot lab and clinical computer database and functions.
  • Reviews images for completeness and quality according to Radiologists' preference and distributes the images via the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Understands the use of PACS and teleradiology for after-hours exam interpretations.
  • Demonstrates regard for patient safety and comfort. Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
  • Performs monitoring techniques and radiation clean-up procedures for radioactive contamination and required clean-up. Does appropriate paperwork for decontamination and clean-up procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) | Within 3 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Education:
• Required: Associates - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
  • Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
  • Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  • Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  • Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver
Reference ID: R7933
Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

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