Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

13d•$41 - $71

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic studies and assists with therapeutic administrations using radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment, in accordance with Carle policies and procedures, IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety regulations, department protocols, and applicable accrediting-body or manufacturer guidelines. The technologist acquires and processes patient exams using Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT equipment, reviews studies with radiologists when appropriate, and administers intravenous radiopharmaceuticals through an existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing an IV line. The role includes reviewing orders, patient history, laboratory results, and supporting clinical data to confirm exam accuracy and medical necessity, obtaining additional information when needed, and screening patients for possible pregnancy and testing when applicable. The technologist ensures image quality and data accuracy, transfers and verifies images in PACS, supplies relevant information for radiologist interpretation, and uses RIS for scheduling, billing, and coding procedures. The technologist maintains imaging equipment, supply inventories, and an orderly work area; reports malfunctions and service needs promptly; and supports patient, visitor, and environmental safety. The role may include instructing students and new staff, covering lead or coordinator duties in their absence, assisting other areas during downtime, and performing duties in other modalities for which the technologist is licensed. Required secondary registries for cross-trained modalities are not required at HRHC unless required by compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies. The posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for candidates relocating 50 or more miles. Compensation is listed as $41.08–$70.66 per hour, with actual compensation dependent on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package; details are provided through its benefits website.

Requirements

College diploma in a related field or certificate of completion in Radiologic Technology.
Licensed Radiologic Technologist in Radiography through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within one year.
Registration in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) within one year; registration organization varies.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve the work environment.
Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic studies and assist with radiopharmaceutical therapeutic administrations using Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT equipment.
Acquire and process patient exams according to department protocols and applicable accrediting-body or manufacturer guidelines.
Review cases or studies with the radiologist when appropriate.
Review laboratory results, patient history, and supporting clinical data to perform the correct exam and establish medical necessity.
Administer intravenous radiopharmaceuticals through an existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing an IV line.
Screen patients for possible pregnancy and perform pregnancy testing when applicable.
Review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy and obtain additional information from the patient, ordering provider, or radiologist when needed.
Assess positioning, technical factors, alignment, and patient data to ensure imaging quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Transfer and verify image data in PACS and provide medical history and other necessary information for radiologist interpretation.
Use web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
Use RIS for scheduling, billing, and coding procedures.
Maintain imaging equipment, supply inventories, and an orderly workplace; recognize malfunctions and report service needs promptly.
Ensure patient, visitor, and environmental safety and immediately report safety events, including near misses.
Assist with instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
May perform Nuc Med Lead or Imaging Coordinator duties in their absence.
Meet department productivity benchmarks and assist other areas during downtime to maintain productivity.
May perform duties in other modalities for which the technologist or sonographer is licensed and comply with the applicable cross-trained modality job descriptions.