Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures by administering radioactive isotopes to generate imaging information used in patient diagnosis and treatment. The role also performs therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, IEMA standards, department protocols, hospital policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The technologist maintains patient safety throughout screening, preparation, imaging, monitoring, and post-procedure care; produces diagnostic-quality images; and uses professional judgment within approved protocols to address imaging challenges. The position performs planar, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT imaging, operates imaging equipment, and helps maintain imaging room readiness. It also includes assisting in the radiopharmacy with dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for health system delivery and supporting research studies and trials. The technologist documents care and exam information accurately and promptly, coordinates exam flow and time-sensitive studies, and supports a positive patient experience and department improvement initiatives. The role follows applicable quality, radiation safety, infection prevention, ethical, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (N).
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) accreditation.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Siemens e.soft work environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain accountability for patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
Review images before exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administer contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients, as applicable.
Operate imaging equipment and maintain imaging room readiness.
Identify equipment performance issues and initiate follow-up through established service processes.
Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and image archive system, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
Uphold applicable diagnostic imaging quality and safety standards, including radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection prevention practices as applicable to the role.
Ensure a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
Perform Nuclear Medicine imaging, including planar, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT imaging.
Work in the radiopharmacy to assist with dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for health system delivery.
Assist with research studies and trials.
Perform additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.