Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. You will document doses, verify patient identity, and explain procedures to patients and families in a fast-paced radiology department.

The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration, BLS, and a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology. You will work closely with physicians, technologists, and nurses to ensure safe, effective imaging exams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT/NMTCB-recognized Nuclear Medicine program.
• Registry eligibility required for new graduates, with completion within 12 months.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration required; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials for administration by licensed staff.
• Obtains brief patient history and records dose information, patient data, dates and views.
• Verifies patient identity and prepares for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and family members.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements for diagnostic info.
• Maintains ongoing self-study to stay current with radiopharmaceutical techniques.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Patient Care

Radiology Safety

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Tools

Radiopharmaceutical equipment

Dosimetry devices

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. You will document doses, verify patient identity, and explain procedures to patients and families in a fast-paced radiology department.

The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration, BLS, and a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology. You will work closely with physicians, technologists, and nurses to ensure safe, effective imaging exams.