Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support Greenfield and St. Luke’s Medical Center clinic locations. The role involves performing diverse nuclear medicine procedures, reviewing orders, and ensuring patient safety and imaging quality.

Expect a Monday–Friday day schedule with no weekends or holidays, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and benefits starting on day one. Certification requirements include CNMT or ARRT (N).

Qualifications

• Licensure as Nuclear Medicine Technologist per CNMT or ARRT (N).
• Initial or continuing certification as required with BLS within timeframe.
• Experience not strictly required but preferred for speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to advanced nuclear medicine procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT when available.
• Review patient records and orders to ensure exam accuracy and safety.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and venipuncture for injections; manage IV access as needed.
• Maintain ALARA practices and accurate dose records; document billing codes and study data.
• Post-process images, label correctly, and communicate findings with care team.
• Support staff and students; participate in accreditation activities.

Skills

Cross sectional anatomy

Radiation safety

IV venipuncture

ECG interpretation

Heart rhythm recognition

Pharmacological knowledge

Communication

Independence

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neurophysiology

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Greenfield & St. Luke’s Clinics

Join our team as a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist supporting our Greenfield and St. Luke’s Medical Center clinic locations.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Day shift, supporting clinic hours
• No weekends or holidays

What We Offer:

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Benefits starting on your first day

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT, if performed at assigned facility.
• Reviews patients medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters. Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration. Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need. Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures. Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system. Assists with accreditation efforts.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or
• Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
• Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture.
• Basic to proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.