Nuclear Med Tech

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join St. Luke’s South Shore, offering flexible, per-diem hours and a minimum commitment of two shifts per month.

The role performs a range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, requires ARRT/NMTCB certification within 6 months, a Bachelor's in Nuclear Medicine, BLS, and strong patient care skills; shift rotations may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine required.
• ARRT NM (N) or NMTCB CNMT certification must be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general and cardiac.
• Reviews patient records and physician orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications per clinician prescription.
• Performs venipuncture and peripheral IV placement for medication administration.
• Follows ALARA and safety procedures for handling radioactive materials.
• Maintains accurate records and labels images with patient info.
• Identifies equipment issues and performs QA tests.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Venipuncture

Radiopharmaceuticals

BLS

ECG interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Casual part-time Pay Range $38.20 - $61.65

Join Our Team as a Casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist

We’re looking for a Casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at St. Luke’s South Shore. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility and the ability to pick up extra hours that fit around an existing schedule.

Position Highlights

• Minimum commitment of two shifts per month
• Shifts may include days, evenings, and/or weekends
• Participation in a call rotation, which may include evenings and weekends
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and department needs

Major Responsibilities

• Competently performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general and cardiac.
• Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters.
• Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration.
• Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need.
• Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials.
• Understands and implements ALARA measures.
• Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety. Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157. Competent in IV and venipuncture. Basic ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge. Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members. Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to: lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to: carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to: perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care