Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all routine nuclear medicine procedures, demonstrates anatomy investigation through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of radiopharmaceuticals, application of immobilization and safe radiation practices in accordance to department policy and licensure requirements.
• Determines and orders appropriate radiopharmaceutical required and administers dosage according to protocol. Obtains patient history, reviews patient condition and records dosage administered.
• Checks consultation request for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with radiologist as necessary. Greets patients, confirming patient identification and introducing self. Confirms procedure site and referring physician orders with patient and explains examination procedure to patient and family, if present.
• Updates appropriate patient history, including completion of screening and consent forms as required and records unusual conditions/limitations on request. Documents examination time, room number and technical factors and enters into hospital information systems.
• Ensures accurate and prompt posting of procedure charges into hospital information systems according to department policy and procedures.
• Performs and records results of dose calibrations and surveys as required and assist physicist to ensure compliance with IEMA license requirements if radioactive materials.
• Performs visual preventative safety inspection, completes system warm-up procedure as required, records quality control activities, reports dangerous conditions and/or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in interventional procedures as required. Practices sterile and infection control techniques.
• Maintains necessary inventory levels for assigned room or workstation, rotating stock in orderly fashion and eliminating out-dated items. Keeps work area clean and prepared with necessary supplies.
• Maintains all records required by policy or State and Federal Regulation related to ordering, receiving, storing, administering and handling of radioactive materials and supplies.
• Works with management and radiation physicist to ensure compliance with required regulatory requirements of the radioactive material license.
• Ensures that patient screening procedures and forms are performed in appropriate manner and reviewed and approved by either the pharmacy or a radiologist.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• ARRT - Amer Reg Rad Tech
• NMTCB - Nuclear Med Tech
• IEMA-Reg. Radiology Tech
• BLS - Basic Life Supt

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $50