Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $39-51 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Mendota, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Peoria, IL

Direct Hire | Full-Time | On-Site

A large, acute‑care healthcare organization in Peoria, Illinois is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join a high‑volume diagnostic imaging team. This role supports cardiac, general, and specialized nuclear medicine procedures in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Position Overview

• Permanent, full‑time opportunity
• Perform cardiac, general, and special nuclear medicine procedures
• Independently operate nuclear medicine imaging systems, including dynamic, planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT
• Prepare, measure, and administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate, high‑quality imaging studies
• Maintain compliance with state, NRC, DOT, and IEMA regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify physician orders; communicate with providers to clarify exams as needed
• Perform patient consultations, verify medical history, medications, and allergies
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and families to ensure understanding and cooperation
• Perform IV insertions and administer radiopharmaceuticals using sterile technique
• Prepare and operate nuclear medicine scanners and associated computer systems
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control checks on imaging and radiation equipment
• Maintain accurate records for radioactive material receipt, usage, storage, and disposal
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate concerns appropriately
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stocking of supplies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Serve as a point of contact for nuclear medicine–related questions from clinical staff and patients

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification
• Active Illinois Nuclear Medicine license (IEMA)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of nuclear medicine experience (new graduates considered if licensed)
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety, isotope handling, and regulatory compliance
• Experience using EPIC EMR preferred
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and critical‑thinking skills

Schedule & Compensation

• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 40 hours per week
• No call requirements
• Salary range: $39.13 – $51.21/hour
• $20,000 sign‑on bonus (commitment details to be confirmed)

Why This Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist seeking a stable, full‑time position with exposure to a wide variety of nuclear medicine studies in a collaborative, teaching‑focused clinical environment.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person – Peoria, IL

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.