Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full-Time Days
About The Position
University of Chicago Medicine is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Radiology Department. The technologist performs assigned nuclear medicine procedures, applies radiation-protection principles, exercises professional judgment, and provides patient care during procedures. This is a 100% onsite position based in the greater Chicagoland area, at the Hyde Park work location. The role is full-time (1.00 FTE), day shift, and non-union. The technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, operates imaging equipment, positions patients, obtains and evaluates images, and records exam status in the Radiology Information System (MARS). The role includes explaining procedures to patients, attending to their physical and psychological needs, maintaining equipment and supplies, following safety protocols, participating in continuing education, and contributing to student technologist training. Employees must complete a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements before hire; medical and religious exemptions are considered as permitted by law.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine technology training at an AMA-approved school.
- Eligibility for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- Eligibility for active IDNS accreditation in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned nuclear medicine procedures and apply radiation-protection principles.
- Use patient-care protocols appropriate to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
- Select technical factors for each examination, including collimator, pulse-height analyzer settings, acquisition parameters, and image-intensity settings.
- Operate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and UCH procedures.
- Record examination status in the Radiology Information System (MARS).
- Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration and administer them by the prescribed route using aseptic technique.
- Position patients and obtain the views, images, and positions required by UCH protocol.
- Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters as needed for procedures.
- Label films with required patient, examination, radiopharmaceutical, dose, and acquisition information.
- Evaluate examination results for technical quality before submitting them for initial physician review, and present available prior examinations with the current examination.
- Work independently in the assigned area as required.
- Prioritize patient safety, follow established patient-handling procedures, and use radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and coworkers.
- Recognize patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiate life-support measures when necessary.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with patients and customers; explain exam preparation and procedures and respond to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition, report malfunctions to the Imaging Care Center Leader, and keep equipment and work areas clean and neat.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of necessary supplies.
- Participate in continuing education to maintain and upgrade technical skills, including courses required to maintain IDNS accreditation and professional registry.
- Contribute to the training of student technologists.
- Perform other duties as requested by senior management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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