Nuclear Med Tech Clinic - Casual Opportunities

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Flexible scheduling

Two shifts per month minimum

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support Mayfair South, Germantown, and Good Hope locations. This part-time, casual role offers flexible scheduling and a minimum commitment of two shifts per month, ideal for clinicians seeking extra hours while staying engaged in patient care.

The position requires CNMT or ARRT certification within 1 year and BLS within 6 months, with opportunities to contribute to clinical practice across the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Neurophysiology or Biology or related field.
• CNMT certification or ARRT registration must be obtained within 1 year.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 6 months unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT as assigned.
• Review patient records and orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunct meds.
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
• Maintain ALARA and handle radioactive materials safely.
• Document patient data and billing codes accurately.
• Position and transport patients as needed.
• Serve as a resource and assist with accreditation.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Venipuncture

Pharmacological knowledge

Radiation safety

Cross-sectional anatomy

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Neurophysiology

Bachelor's in Biology

Job description

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Casual part-time Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25

Join Our Team as a Casual Nuclear Med Tech We’re looking for a Casual Nuclear Med Tech to support our Mayfair South (PET CT), Germantown and Good Hope locations. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility and extra hours that fit around your existing schedule.

Position highlights

• Minimum commitment of two shifts per month
• Flexible scheduling based on availability and department needs

This role is ideal for Nuclear Med Techs who want to pick up additional shifts, stay connected to clinical practice, or enjoy a flexible work arrangement while supporting patient care throughout the community.

Major Responsibilities

• Competently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT, if performed at assigned facility.
• Reviews patients 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.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
• Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
• Assists with accreditation efforts.
• 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 Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology, or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
• Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture.
• Basic to proficient 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._m
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• 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

About 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