Nuclear Medicine Tech: Precision Imaging & Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures accurately as ordered by physicians. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, venipuncture, and operating imaging systems to acquire data while ensuring ALARA safety standards.

You will maintain dose documentation, perform quality controls, and educate patients about procedures. The role requires compliance with IEMA regulations and close coordination with nurses and physicians in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree or a 2-year Nuclear Medicine program.
• Knowledge of radioactivity rules and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate radiation detection equipment with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders.
• Operate digital imaging systems to acquire data.
• Maintain accurate dose records and logs.
• Perform quality controls and safety checks per regulations.
• Educate patients about the procedure and obtain informed consent.
• Respond to on-call requests and coordinate with medical staff.

Skills

Venipuncture

Radiopharmaceuticals

ALARA compliance

Medical records

Education

Bachelor degree in Nuclear Medicine

2-year Nuclear Medicine program

Tools

Dose Calibrators

Imaging Equipment

Radiology Information System

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures accurately as ordered by physicians. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, venipuncture, and operating imaging systems to acquire data while ensuring ALARA safety standards.

You will maintain dose documentation, perform quality controls, and educate patients about procedures. The role requires compliance with IEMA regulations and close coordination with nurses and physicians in a