Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CardioOne, Inc.; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CardioOne's Midwest Cardiovascular Institute (MCI) seeks an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to deliver safe patient care during Nuclear Cardiology procedures in an outpatient setting. You will work closely with RNs and MDs to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes through high-quality imaging and strict radiation safety.

Requirements include 3+ years' experience (PET preferred, SPECT required), graduate of Nuclear Medicine Technology, state licensure in good standing, and ARRT

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with the procedure and documents information for licensed practitioners.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Venipuncture

Education

Graduate of Nuclear Medicine Technology program

State licensure in good standing

ARRT Registered or NMTCB Certified

Job description

About the Company

The next generation of independent cardiology is being built here. CardioOne is a physician-led, technology-driven cardiology platform built to empower independent practices to compete, and win, in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Our mission is to provide cardiologists with the tools, infrastructure, and expertise they need to thrive while maintaining full clinical independence. We believe the best care is delivered by physicians who are empowered - not constrained - by the systems around them. We combine a deep bench of healthcare operators with purpose-built technology and AI-enabled solutions across operations, revenue cycle, imaging, and practice development. From real estate and advanced imaging to clinical workflows and data infrastructure, CardioOne delivers a fully integrated platform designed to drive growth, efficiency, and superior patient outcomes.

Backed by WindRose Health Investors and leading healthcare executives, CardioOne is building one of the most sophisticated and scalable cardiology MSOs in the country - designed to reimagine what is possible for independent cardiology.

About the Job

CardioOne's practice, Midwest Cardiovascular Institute (MCI), is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the office. As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for delivering safe patient care during procedures in Nuclear Cardiology in the outpatient setting. You will work collaboratively with the RNs and MDs to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes.

What you\'ll do:

• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.




• Prepares patient for procedures: Providing instructions to obtain desired results, gains cooperation, and minimize anxiety.




• In agreement with state statutes and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radio pharmaceuticals and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, during rest and stress procedures.




• Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging, and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.




• Position patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilize patients as required for appropriate examination.




• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.




• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.




• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.




• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures and initiates basic life support action when necessary




• Assist in staffing other clinics and departments when needed.




• Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals and in concordance with its patient philosophy.

What you\'ll need:

• 3+ years\' experience is preferred.




• PET preferred and SPECT required.




• Graduate of a program in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.




• State licensure in good standing required.




• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certified required.




• Basic Life Support (ACLS preferred) required.




• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.




• Excellent computer skills




• Full working knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment and Radiation Physics.