Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist (CNMT) — Day Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Education and certification reimburse-

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Rockford/Freeport locations. This role handles radiopharmaceutical procedures and imaging with day shifts, totaling 32 hours per week across Rockford (3 days) and Freeport (1 day).

Requirements include an accredited nuclear medicine program and CNMT or ARRT(N) certification; 1–3 years' experience preferred. If working in Illinois, IEMA-DNS accreditation is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program.
• 1–3 years experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• CNMT or ARRT(N) certification required; IEMA-DNS accreditation for Illinois work.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Prepares patients for procedures and ensures requirements are met.
• Provides instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Applies Nuclear Medicine safety to minimize risk to patient and staff.
• Operates NM equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate area of interest; immobilizes as required.
• Selects appropriate parameters per established protocols and data acquisition factors.
• Performs venipuncture and administers radiopharmaceuticals with correct isotope/dose.
• Assists with medical record/image sharing as needed.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
• Documents safety incidents per protocol.
• Uses RIS/PACS for data handling and archiving.
• Documents information in electronic medical records including medications reconciliation.
• Ensures discharge information is provided to patient.

Skills

PACS

RIS

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Patient communication

Venipuncture

Education

Accredited nuclear medicine program

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification

Illinois IEMA-DNS accreditation (for Illinois work)

Tools

PACS System

Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

Vendor-specific protocols

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Rockford/Freeport locations. This role handles radiopharmaceutical procedures and imaging with day shifts, totaling 32 hours per week across Rockford (3 days) and Freeport (1 day).

Requirements include an accredited nuclear medicine program and CNMT or ARRT(N) certification; 1–3 years' experience preferred. If working in Illinois, IEMA-DNS accreditation is required.