Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIllinois, USA$37.23 - $57.71In-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's Degree is required.
ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) certification is required.
ARRT Radiography (R) certification is required within one year of hire.
BLS or CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Graduation from a Radiologic Technologist Program is required.
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) certification is required.
Nuclear Medical Technologist Board Certification is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare injections of radioactive material accurately and administer the material to patients appropriately.
Survey radioactive shipments accurately and log the results.
Participate in radioisotope meetings.
Assemble and prepare patient information and documentation as required.
Perform wipe tests and surveys in accordance with IEMA regulations; prepare and log radiopharmaceuticals; calculate and log decayed dosage times; perform camera resolution checks; and store low-level radioactive material and dispose of decayed material.
Order radiopharmaceuticals as needed in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform equipment checks, including dose calibrator checks, and record data in accordance with policies and procedures.
Perform procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Prepare syringes for camera quality control, and measure and log results as needed.
Explain the nature of the test and procedure thoroughly to patients.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for utilizing radiopharmaceuticals to perform diagnostic imaging scanning of specific organs of the body. They are also responsible for quality control and proper handling and disposal of nuclear material in accordance with regulatory bodies.

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Required: AS Degree, ARRT (R) within 1 year of hire, Nuclear Medicine Board Certified, IEMA, BLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Accurately prepares injection of doses of radioactive material and administers radioactive material to patient in an appropriate manner., Accurately surveys radioactive shipments and logs results., Actively participates in radioisotope meetings., Assembles and prepares patient information and documentation as required., In accordance with IEMA regulations, performs wipe test and surveys, prepares and logs all radiopharmaceuticals, calculates and logs decayed dosage times, performs resolution check of camera, stores low level radioactive material and disposes of decayed material., Orders radiopharmaceuticals as needed in a timely and accurate manner., Performs necessary checks of equipment including dose calibrator and records data in accordance with the policies and procedures., Performs procedures in accordance with rules and regulations set forth by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)., Prepares syringes for camera quality control. Measures and logs results as needed., Thoroughly explains the nature and the procedure of the test to the patient.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois, Nuclear Medical Technologist Board Certificatin - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$37.23 - $57.71

Pay based on experience

About the Company

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system with two hospitals, over 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. It delivers medical care through its hospital and clinic network using advanced equipment and services, and is expanding a robotics program. The system is distinguished by local governance, a not‑for‑profit mission, strong employee engagement, Magnet-designated nursing, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology to serve the community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charleston, Illinois
Founded: Not listed

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