Nuclear Med Tech Casual Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support imaging services with focus on patient safety, quality imaging, and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include image acquisition (planar, SPECT/CT, PET/CT), contrast administration per policy, and accurate documentation while maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, prep, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and standards.
• Apply professional judgment within protocols to optimize image quality.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action if needed.
• Administers contrast per policy with appropriate screening and monitoring.
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment issues and follows up per service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate documentation in medical records and image archive system.
• Upholds organizational values, ethics, and compliance.
• Adheres to radiation/MRI safety and infection prevention measures.
• Ensures positive patient experience and supports department initiatives.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine imaging including planar, SPECT/CT, and/or PET/CT.

Education

NMT program grad

NMTCB/ARRT NM(N)

BLS

Job description

• Compensation: USD 46.73 - USD 63.08 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

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.
• Apply 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

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) orAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine(N)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

One Year Experience

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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