Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

44d•$39 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's Department of Radiology is seeking a full-time or part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of Nuclear Medicine imaging duties. This role involves performing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures, including PET/CT, to assist the Radiologist in diagnosing diseases and ailments. The department is fast-paced with a high patient load. The position is located at the University and Fields clinics.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nuclear medicine program with associated certificate or degree.
ARRT(NM) or NMTCB registry required
IEMA License in Nuclear Medicine
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in an additional radiology modality preferred.
Nuclear medicine experience and CT or X-Ray experience preferred.
Ability to demonstrate clinical experience performing a variety of nuclear medicine imaging.

Responsibilities

Greet patients with eye contact, introduce yourself, and verify correct patient by using proper patient identifiers.
Verify correct ordering provider and exam.
Explain exam and educate patients on procedure.
Perform a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including but not limited to PET/CT, cardiac, abdominal, bone, thyroid, SPECT, and SPECT/CT imaging.
Operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation.
Draw up radiopharmaceutical material for administration to patients.
Calibrate instruments and review date to detect trends that may indicate instrument malfunction.
Select correct collimators for the exam.
Process image date to include curves and reconstructed SPECT and SPECT/CT images.
Monitor department for possible contamination of radiopharmaceuticals.
Clean department daily/weekly for contamination.
Work with Cardiology department to coordinate Cardiology studies.
Perform EKG preparation, as needed.
Start IV’s for injection of radiopharmaceuticals, as necessary.
Administer thyroid therapy to patients, with radiologist supervision, as necessary.
Greet patients and verify that all necessary preparation has been performed.
Verify that the electronic medical record order is correct and make any necessary changes prior to imaging the patient.
Evaluate clinical history and document all history in the EMR notes.
Verify that the exam on the work list is the correct and that the accession number matches the number on the order.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of proper record keeping for all isotopes, returns, state requirements, etc.
Recognize the need for additional imaging and consult with the Radiologist, as needed.
Send images to PACS and verify that they are correct.
Perform other duties as assigned.