Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: IL - Our Healthcare Facility - Mount Vernon

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus: Please consult with your recruiter regarding eligibility for a sign-on bonus!

Benefits: We offer a competitive and affordable health insurance package that includes:

• Daily pay options!
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement annually.
• Support for adoption expenses.
• A variety of health insurance plans and wellness programs.
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

*Please be aware that benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, and certain exclusions may apply.

Salary Range: $35.81 - $53.72

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Our organization appreciates the unique skills and talents each team member contributes. Compensation for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, labor market conditions, and other qualifications. The salary range provided reflects what we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting, but actual pay may differ as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

This role involves performing therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring high-quality images are available for interpretation by radiologists and physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate cameras that detect and map radioactive substances in patients to produce diagnostic images.
• Accurately position patients and select appropriate anatomical and technical parameters.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established protocols.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality images and documentation to PACS, including correct lead markers and patient data/history.
• Maintain equipment functionality and report any issues or malfunctions to the appropriate personnel, locking/tagging out equipment when necessary.
• Assist in keeping the department clean and organized.
• Work with a constant focus on safety and alertness.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education:

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Regularly use hearing and speech for effective communication.
• Frequent auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms from equipment.
• Regular lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent patient handling.
• Regular reaching, gripping, and data entry on a keyboard.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional visual tasks requiring color identification.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Rarely kneeling or sitting.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications:

For Illinois:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Radiologic Technologist certification from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) or
• Temporary Accreditation for Radiologic Technologists from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).

For Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.