Technical Coordinator Nuclear Medicine-Imaging Full Time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Coordinator Nuclear Medicine to ensure staff technical competence and to develop and implement clinical protocols. You will lead daily operations, quality management, and study coordination, while maintaining high standards in imaging and safety.

You will design orientation programs, train staff across Planar to PET/CT, and collaborate with the Radiology Manager and Medical Director to support performance reviews and policy development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N).
• Illinois licensure by IEMA.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and students.
• Trains staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques for Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and other nuclear modalities.
• Provides and coordinates technical in-service education for staff development.
• Assists Radiology Manager with annual performance reviews.
• Develops departmental policies related to technical standards and compliance.
• Coordinates equipment service and preventive maintenance with medical physicists.
• Leads training for new radiopharmaceuticals, equipment, protocols and studies.
• Oversees technical evaluation and execution of research studies with RICO collaboration.
• Stays current with industry knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment and programs.
• Facilitates communication with radiologists to assure image quality.

Skills

Staff training

Educational program design

Quality management

Protocol development

Staff assessment

Equipment maintenance coordination

Research coordination

Radiologist communication

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program

NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification

IEMA licensure

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

SPECT/CT

PET/CT

Job description

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The Technical Coordinator Nuclear Medicine reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and in collaboration with the Medical Director of Nuclear Medicine, the Technical Coordinator has the responsibility and accountability for ensuring the technical competence of the staff and for the development and implementation of all clinical protocols. This position facilitates the operational activities related to quality patient care and overall department function. In addition to performing all the duties of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist, the Technical Coordinator Imaging assumes a lead role in daily operations, equipment performance, quality management and takes on responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and students, where applicable
• Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques for Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and other nuclear modalities
• Provides and coordinates technical in-service education programs/reviews to continuously develop staff technically, educationally, and professionally.
• Provides technical assessment of Nuclear Medicine Technologists to assist Radiology Manager in annual performance reviews
• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures in relation to technical standards and compliance.
• Coordinates/communicates equipment service and preventative maintenance schedule. Collaborates with medical physicists to determine corrective action if needed.
• Participates in new radiopharmaceutical, equipment, protocol, and study review and evaluation. Coordinates respective training of staff.
• Leads technical evaluation, implementation, and overall execution of research studies, where applicable. Coordinates with NM Office of Research and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Research Imaging Collaboration Office (RICO) to ensure highest technical quality and study compliance.
• Stays current with industry knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine equipment, tracers, and clinical programs.
• Facilitates communication with Nuclear Medicine radiologists to assure quality of images and protocols.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays.

Required

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (N)
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Preferred

• 3 or more years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.