Nuclear Medicine Team Lead — Elevate Imaging Care

Midwest Cardiovascular Institute; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 3,886,898 - 5,535,885; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (3 plans)

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit‑;

Disability insurance (short and long‑)

Life insurance for employees and deps

Training and continuing education

Annual merit-based increases

Employee engagement activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Naperville, IL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Leader to provide daily leadership for Nuclear Medicine staff, oversee workflow and staffing, and ensure high-quality patient imaging and safety. The role emphasizes education, performance coaching, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating scheduling, onboarding, and mentoring, while maintaining exceptional patient care and department productivity.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners license.
• ARRT and/or NMTCB registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• Leadership, supervisory, or preceptor experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders to ensure appropriateness of procedures.
• Prepare and educate patients regarding imaging procedures to minimize anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications per physician orders.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging and radiation detection equipment to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Position patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure studies meet diagnostic standards before submission for interpretation.
• Follow radiation safety principles, infection prevention, and departmental policies to minimize exposure and maintain safety.
• Monitor patients and respond to emergencies, including venipuncture and BLS when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and comply with HIPAA and regulations.
• Assist with staffing coverage at other clinic locations and departments as needed.
• Provide daily leadership and guidance to Nuclear Medicine staff.
• Coordinate daily workflow, patient scheduling, and staffing assignments.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource for staff with education, mentoring, coaching, and competency development.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new employees.
• Monitor department productivity, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety, infection prevention, and quality assurance standards.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, quality control testing, and service requests.
• Monitor inventory levels of radiopharmaceuticals and supplies; assist with purchasing and cost control.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to support efficient department operations and patient outcomes.
• Assist leadership with employee performance evaluations, coaching, and staff recognition.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and staffing recommendations.
• Address patient concerns and assist with service recovery.
• Support departmental audits, accreditation surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership coverage during the absence of the department manager or director.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology license

ARRT/NMTCB registration

BLS certification

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Naperville, IL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Leader to provide daily leadership for Nuclear Medicine staff, oversee workflow and staffing, and ensure high-quality patient imaging and safety. The role emphasizes education, performance coaching, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating scheduling, onboarding, and mentoring, while maintaining exceptional patient care and department productivity.