Nuclear Medicine Imaging & Therapy Technologist

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago is seeking an AMC Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures, including planar, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT imaging, while adhering to protocols and safety standards. The role requires NMTCB or ARRT NM, IEMA accreditation, BLS, and graduation from an accredited program.

You will join a team delivering high-quality patient care and supporting research and education initiatives within a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program.
• NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) certification.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

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 PET/CT imaging delivery
• Works in Radiopharmacy to assist with dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for health system delivery
• Assist with research studies and trials

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program

NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) certification

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Siemens e.soft

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago is seeking an AMC Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures, including planar, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT imaging, while adhering to protocols and safety standards. The role requires NMTCB or ARRT NM, IEMA accreditation, BLS, and graduation from an accredited program.

You will join a team delivering high-quality patient care and supporting research and education initiatives within a comprehensive benefits