Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

aah; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Illinois seeks a part-time Nuclear Medicine technologist. The role involves preparing and administering diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, maintaining radiation safety, and documenting dose information for exams, with patient ID verification and procedure explanations.

Candidates must complete an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program, be ARRT (N) or NMTCB registered (or registry-eligible within 1 year), and have BLS; experience in NM,

Qualifications

• Completion of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
• Registered by ARRT (N) or NMTCB (or registry eligible within 1 year)
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Adheres to radiation safety practices in the department.
• Obtains medications/radiopharmaceuticals or contrast materials as directed.
• Records patient history and dose information for finished exams.
• Verifies patient identity and prepares for procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and families.
• Performs organ concentration/excretion measurements for diagnostic info.
• Maintains ongoing self-study to stay current with radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

General NM

Nuclear Cardiology

PET/CT

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification

Registry eligibility within 1 year

BLS certification

Job description

Department:

36315 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Nuclear Medicine

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Must have availability to work at least on shift per pay period. Call rotation. Flexibility required. Experience in general NM, Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT required.

Pay Range:

$42.00 - $42.00

Essential Functions

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by checking identification armband and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family member of the patients.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Physical Requirements

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handling equipment and monitoring supplies. Oral and written communication skills are required to interact with patients and hospital staff. Able to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating all radiographic equipment. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 20 feet is necessary. Will be required to carry weights up to 25 pounds. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. 50% of the work time is standing. 50% of the work time is operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other radiopharmaceutical preparations. All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous -2- membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids/tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes. Use of appropriate protective measures is required.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Successful completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility required. Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB, or, if candidate is a New Graduate, must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date. One year of direct patient care work experience preferred. BLS required.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.