Nuclear Medicine Tech — PET/SPECT/CT Imaging

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging using planar, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT protocols, while ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality standards.

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program; NMTCB/ARRT(N); IEMA accreditation; BLS. One year experience preferred. Join a team focused on exceptional patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.

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).
• One year experience preferred.

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/or PET/CT imaging

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program

Tools

NMTCB/ARRT(N) Certification

IEMA Accreditation

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging using planar, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT protocols, while ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality standards.

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program; NMTCB/ARRT(N); IEMA accreditation; BLS. One year experience preferred. Join a team focused on exceptional patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.