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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeAlbemarle, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Successful completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA-approved facility is required.
  • Registration by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB is required; a new graduate must be registry eligible and registered within one year of hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • The role requires oral and written communication with patients and hospital staff.
  • The role requires strenuous physical effort when assisting patients and handling equipment and supplies; frequent stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling; vision and hearing for distances up to 20 feet; and the ability to carry up to 25 pounds.
  • The role requires standing for 50% of work time and operating computers, monitors, survey meters, and other radiopharmaceutical preparation equipment for 50% of work time.
  • The role involves potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, and potential spills or splashes; appropriate protective measures are required.
  • The role requires the ability to adapt to changing temperature and humidity and to work around moving equipment, on hard surfaces, and on stairs.

Responsibilities

  • Operate radiopharmaceutical, computer, and scintillation detection equipment at a technical level without constant supervision.
  • Perform nuclear medicine examinations under the direction of the radiologist.
  • Function as supervisor of a designated area at the direction of the systems supervisor and manager.
  • Operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of radiopharmaceutical distribution in specified body areas and body products.
  • Prepare, administer, and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Follow department radiation safety practices.
  • Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized or certified technologist, or registered nurse.
  • Obtain a brief patient history and record pertinent information on completed examinations, including dose information, patient data, dates, and views.
  • Verify patient identity by checking the identification armband and prepare the patient for the procedure.
  • Explain procedures to patients and their parents or family members.
  • Perform organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information about patient illness.
  • Maintain an ongoing self-study program to remain competent and knowledgeable about new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of direct patient care work experience is preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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