Nuclear Medicine Technologist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures using radioactive isotopes to generate imaging information necessary for patient diagnosis and treatment.
  • Assess and evaluate physician orders for Nuclear Medicine examinations according to departmental protocol.
  • Evaluate patient requests for procedures and assess patients to determine the appropriate protocol and method of application.
  • Provide patient education on radioactive isotope safety issues and radiation safety-related matters.
  • Position patients and perform diagnostic imaging procedures using Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras.
  • Care for patients throughout procedures according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific standards, and "Patients' First" guidelines.
  • Participate in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
  • Act as a physician assistant during sterile procedures such as aspirations, drainages, and biopsies associated with Nuclear Medicine guided procedures.
  • Notify physicians as required of changes in patient physical condition or unique imaging characteristics.
  • Responsible for completion and maintenance of medical records consisting of films and associated paperwork for processing.
Qualifications
  • ARRT or NMTCB accreditation
  • IEMA-Division of Nuclear Safety licensed and accredited
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Training Program
  • CEUs consistent with remaining licensed and accredited by aforementioned bodies

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.



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