Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Patient-Focused Diagnostics

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Illinois to prepare, administer, and document radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. The role requires adherence to radiation safety practices and precise patient data documentation.

You will obtain medications and materials for administration and verify patient identity prior to procedures. Responsibilities include patient education, organ function measurements, and continual skills development in new radiopharmaceutical techniques.

Qualifications

• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology degree with registry eligibility if new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Maintain radiation safety practices.
• Obtain medications and materials for administration by licensed practitioners or nurses.
• Record patient and dose information for exams.
• Verify patient identity and prepare for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patient and family.
• Measure organ concentrations and provide diagnostic information.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Tools

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

Radiology equipment

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Illinois to prepare, administer, and document radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. The role requires adherence to radiation safety practices and precise patient data documentation.

You will obtain medications and materials for administration and verify patient identity prior to procedures. Responsibilities include patient education, organ function measurements, and continual skills development in new radiopharmaceutical techniques.