Casual PRN Nuclear Medicine Tech - Imaging Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform Nuclear Medicine imaging including planar, SPECT/CT, and/or PET/CT imaging. This part-time, casual PRN role supports patient care with responsibility for image quality and safety throughout the imaging process.

The incumbent will maintain room readiness, assist with exam coordination, and document findings accurately while adhering to safety and compliance standards within our diagnostic imaging department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program.
• NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) Certification or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Applies professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
• Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
• Performs Nuclear Medicine imaging, inclusive of planar, SPECT/CT, and/or PET/CT imaging

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program

NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform Nuclear Medicine imaging including planar, SPECT/CT, and/or PET/CT imaging. This part-time, casual PRN role supports patient care with responsibility for image quality and safety throughout the imaging process.

The incumbent will maintain room readiness, assist with exam coordination, and document findings accurately while adhering to safety and compliance standards within our diagnostic imaging department.