Nature of Duties:The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic imaging using radionuclides to assist in patient diagnosis or treatment. They ensure high-quality images for licensed practitioners, provide patient care, and follow medical ethics to complete procedures successfully.
Qualifications:- Licensed by the IL State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
- Registered by ARRT and/or NMTCB.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong communication skills.
Specific Duties:- Review and document patient history for procedure relevance.
- Prepare and instruct patients to minimize anxiety and ensure cooperation.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals/medications per practitioner orders during procedures.
- Operate imaging and radiation detection equipment to perform procedures.
- Position patients for optimal imaging and immobilize as needed.
- Apply radiation safety to minimize exposure to patient and staff.
- Evaluate and ensure technical quality of images.
- Address physical and emotional patient needs during procedures.
- Perform venipunctures and provide BLS when necessary.
- Assist in staffing other clinics and departments as needed.
- Perform other duties to support CIS's mission and patient care philosophy.
Compensation: Starting pay will be $42.7500. Will commensurate with experience.
Company Benefits:- Choice of three health insurance plans
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
- Access to company-provided training and educational resources
- Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
- Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
- Eight company-paid holidays
- Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
