Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

Advocate Health

6d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, administers, and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals while following department radiation safety practices. The technologist obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by an authorized practitioner or healthcare professional, gathers brief patient histories, records pertinent exam information, verifies patient identity, and prepares patients for procedures. The role includes explaining procedures to patients and their families and performing organ concentration and excretion measurements to support diagnosis. The technologist is expected to maintain competence through ongoing self-study of new techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.

This is a per diem position with no benefits eligibility and zero scheduled hours per week. The technologist must be available to work at least one shift per pay period, participate in call rotation, and demonstrate flexibility. Experience in general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, and PET/CT is required.

The role involves strenuous physical effort assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers, handling equipment and supplies, and frequently stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling while operating equipment. The technologist may carry up to 25 pounds and work around moving equipment, walk on hard surfaces, and climb stairs. The workday includes approximately 50% standing and 50% operating computers, monitors, survey meters, and equipment used in radiopharmaceutical preparation. Procedures carry potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and spills or splashes, requiring appropriate protective measures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at an AMA-approved facility.
• Registration by either ARRT (N) or NMTCB; new graduates must be registry eligible and obtain registration within one year of hire.
• BLS certification.
• Experience in general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, and PET/CT.
• Availability to work at least one shift per pay period, participate in call rotation, and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to assist patients from wheelchairs and stretchers and carry weights up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat, or kneel while operating equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Vision and hearing sufficient for distances up to 20 feet.
• Ability to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity and work around moving equipment.
• Ability to use appropriate protective measures when tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or spills and splashes.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient care work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Follow department radiation safety practices.
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by an authorized healthcare professional.
• Obtain brief patient histories and record pertinent information on completed exams, including dose information, patient data, dates, and views.
• Verify patient identity using the identification armband and prepare the patient for the procedure.
• Explain procedures to patients and their parents or family members.
• Perform organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information about patient illness.
• Maintain an ongoing self-study program to remain competent and knowledgeable about new techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.

Benefits

• The posting lists compensation and benefits programs as part of Advocate Health’s broader Total Rewards offering, but notes eligibility may depend on employment status. This position is not benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree