Nuclear Medicine Technologist — On-Call Imaging

aah; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a part-time position in the Nuclear Medicine department. The role involves responding to patient and physician requests, scanning patients with SPECT cameras, documenting histories, and administering radiopharmaceuticals according to exam parameters.

Weekday and weekend coverage is required. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, performing daily calibration, ensuring

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred with graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Knowledge of planar and SPECT imaging and radiopharmaceutical preparation.
• Familiarity with ALARA principles and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet department standards and respond to patient or physician requests.
• Perform planar and SPECT Nuclear Medicine procedures with proper patient positioning.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and document all pertinent information.
• Maintain records of doses and calibration and monitor safety equipment.

Skills

SPECT imaging

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Venipuncture

ALARA safety practices

CPR Certification

Equipment calibration

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Illinois licensure eligible

Tools

GE gamma cameras

Dose calibrator

Nuclear medicine software

Job description

Advocate Health's Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a part-time position in the Nuclear Medicine department. The role involves responding to patient and physician requests, scanning patients with SPECT cameras, documenting histories, and administering radiopharmaceuticals according to exam parameters.

Weekday and weekend coverage is required. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, performing daily calibration, ensuring