Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nevada System of Higher Education•Highland Park, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once, you’ll be considered for current and future openings across our system. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program with thorough knowledge of radioisotopes.
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Ability to effectively interact with patients who may be anxious or confused, as well as with physicians and hospital staff.
Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
Knowledge of proper body mechanics and/or experience using them effectively.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures assigned by the supervisor and operate nuclear medicine units.
Explain examination procedures to patients and provide necessary instructions.
Assist patients from wheelchairs and stretchers onto and off the imaging table, positioning them for examinations and applying immobilization devices or compression bands as needed.
Monitor patients' conditions frequently while in the Nuclear Medicine area and report any critical changes to the Radiologist.
Administer the appropriate radioisotope with the correct dosage following department policy and procedure.
Accurately document dosages on dose sheets in compliance with IEMA regulations.