Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Provident Behavioral Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies and assist with therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment, while ensuring safety and department protocols.

You will work with Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT systems, review cases with radiologists, administer IV radiopharmaceuticals, screen for pregnancy, verify orders, and document data for interpretation; you may train students and assist in cross-modality duties.

Qualifications

• Radiologic Technology college diploma or certificate is required.
• Illinois licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
• CNMT certification and Nuclear Medicine registration required.
• BLS certification due within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures with Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment.
• Review cases with radiologists and assess labs and patient history.
• Administer IV radiopharmaceuticals and screen for pregnancy.
• Maintain image quality, verify PACS transfer, and document data.
• Assist training and may perform cross-modality duties.
• Maintain equipment, manage supplies, and report malfunctions.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Technical proficiency

Safety & quality

Education

College diploma in Radiologic Technology

Illinois Radiologic Technologist licensure

CNMT certification

Nuclear Medicine registration

BLS certification within 30 days

Tools

PACS

PET/CT equipment

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic studies and assists with therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and department protocols.

• Performs imaging procedures with Nuc Med and PET/CT equipment, reviews cases with radiologists, and assesses labs and patient history for accurate exam execution.
• Administers IV radiopharmaceuticals via existing lines or venipuncture, screens for pregnancy, and ensures medical necessity by reviewing orders and clinical data.
• Maintains image quality by critiquing positioning and technical factors, verifies data transfer to PACS, and documents information for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintains equipment, manages supply inventories, and reports malfunctions promptly, ensuring safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assists in training students and new staff, may perform cross-modality duties, and meets departmental productivity standards.

Qualifications include:

a college diploma or completion certificate in Radiologic Technology, licensure as a Radiologic Technologist (Illinois), certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), registration in Nuclear Medicine, and BLS certification within 30 days.

Skills required:

positive attitude, ability to multitask, independent judgment, technical proficiency, and a commitment to safety and quality care.