Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist: Impactful Diagnostics

Advocate Health; Kenosha (WI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including cardiac and general work. You will review patient history, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure accurate imaging and labeling.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB certification within specified timelines and BLS within 6 months. You will handle patient positioning, venipuncture, and radiation safety, maintaining regulatory records and performing QA.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent knowledge.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist (N) registration or NMTCB CNMT certification within specified timeframe.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Perform basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (general and cardiac).
• Review medical records, history, labs, and orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepare/ administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunct meds; perform venipuncture and IV placement; manage radioactive materials per ALARA.
• Relate patient history to staff; post-process images with correct labeling and identification.
• Enter patient/study data into RIS and document billing codes for charges.
• Identify equipment issues; perform QA tests and calibrations; report malfunctions.
• Position and transport patients; lift up to 50 lbs; follow safety and PPE protocols.
• Provide patient care appropriate to age; apply growth/development knowledge and department policies.

Conocimientos

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Radiation safety

IV/venipuncture

ECG interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Computer skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Descripción del empleo

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including cardiac and general work. You will review patient history, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure accurate imaging and labeling.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB certification within specified timelines and BLS within 6 months. You will handle patient positioning, venipuncture, and radiation safety, maintaining regulatory records and performing QA.