Nuclear Technologist

CVAUSA; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

CVAUSA is seeking a Nuclear Technologist to prepare radioactive pharmaceuticals and operate imaging equipment across Schamburg and Oak Park, IL. This PRN role involves patient interaction, imaging, and supporting clinic operations.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, BLS, CNMT/RT(N) certifications, and relevant radiology licenses. Expect to work 6–8 hours weekly, with travel between locations as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Board CNMT and radiology licenses preferred.
• Experience with imaging devices and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radioactive pharmaceuticals for testing and explain procedures to patients.
• Inject patients per specifications and monitor safety.
• Operate imaging equipment to assess radiopharmaceutical distribution.
• Produce quality images for physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and sanitary work environment.
• Travel between locations to support staffing needs.
• Perform clerical duties and assist clinic operations as needed.

Skills

Patient preparation

Imaging equipment operation

Communication skills

Emergency response

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

BLS certification

CNMT certification

RT(N) certification

IL Radiation License

IEMA license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Nuclear Technologist

Location: Schamburg and Oak Park, IL

Employment type: PRN ~6-8 hours/week

Job purpose

The Nuclear Technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients, using imaging equipment to view the distribution of pharmaceutical through the body to aid in the diagnosis of patients under doctor supervision.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ready patients for testing through the preparation of radioactive pharmaceuticals, explaining testing process and answer questions patient may have
• Inject patients in accordance with pharmaceutical specifications
• Monitor patient visits, respond to patient needs and in emergency situations
• Use of imaging equipment to view distribution within patient's body
• Produce quality images for physician use in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, circulatory conditions
• Maintain a neat and sanitary work environment
• Clean and maintain exam rooms ensuring they are stocked with clinical supplies and equipment
• Travel between locations as needed to ensure appropriate staffing
• Perform clerical duties including scanning, faxing, filing and chart prep as needed
• Other duties as assigned to assist in the operation of the clinic.

Qualifications

Technologists must be courteous, professional and have excellent customer service skills including verbal and written communication needed for patient and staff in a fast-paced environment, be able to calm a nervous patient.

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Current BLS certification
• Professional Certification - Board Certification - CNMT, RT(N), IL Radioactive License, IEMA
• Knowledge of imaging devices, EKG abnormalities
• Use of PC, software programs (EMR), telephone, knowledge of medical terminology

Working conditions

The Technologist typically works in an office/clinical environment, with a team.

Physical requirements

Lifting: may lift up to 50 lbs.

Push/ Pull: ability to move a portable EKG machine on a wheeled cart- up to 20lbs.

Standing, walking, sitting: Frequently alternate between Sitting, standing and walking

Use of hands and arms/ reaching/ grasping/ fine manipulation of fingers

Vision, hearing, speaking needed for interaction with physicians, clinical staff and patients