Nuclear Medicine Technologist CDH-Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare employer is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide imaging and patient care. The role involves adhering to safety standards, performing imaging procedures, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
• Certification from NMTCB or ARRT RT(R).
• CPR-BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nuclear medicine imaging and patient care services.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Patient care

Radiation protection

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Certification

CPR-BLS

Job description

Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provides nuclear medicine imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Follows radiopharmaceutical safety standards for patient and operator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - (NMTCB) or ARRT Registered Technologist RT(R)
• CPR-BLS
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Preferred:

• One Year Experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.