Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Imaging & Therapy

Advocate Health; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including general and cardiac studies, with a focus on safety and accuracy. The role requires reviewing medical records, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and coordinating with staff.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine and obtain ARRT/NMTCB or BLS certifications within designated timelines; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine required.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety.
• Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture.
• Basic ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Competently performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general and cardiac.
• Reviews patient's medical record to obtain clinical information and ensures exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medications; venipuncture and IV placement.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
• Post-processes images and labels images with patient name, MRU number, and scan position.
• Maintains records per regulatory agencies; enters patient and study information into RIS; documents billing codes.
• Identifies equipment issues and performs QA tests and calibrations; reports malfunctions.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties with safe lifting techniques.
• Must be able to provide age-appropriate care per department policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including general and cardiac studies, with a focus on safety and accuracy. The role requires reviewing medical records, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and coordinating with staff.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine and obtain ARRT/NMTCB or BLS certifications within designated timelines; no prior experience is required.