What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Technologist position at Heart & Vascular Partners?
Position Summary
At Advanced Heart Group (AHG), we are treating our local patient population with the most comprehensive and advanced treatment. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving cardiovascular outcomes.
AHG has been a driving force in the Chicagoland area to make a difference for patients to have the best treatment with cardiovascular disease.
Essential Functions Of The Role
This position is a clinic position and will report to the office Monday- Friday from 7:45am – 4:30pm
Physical Requirements
This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary And Benefits
Full-time, non-exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Nuclear Tech, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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At Advanced Heart Group (AHG), we are treating our local patient population with the most comprehensive and advanced treatment. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving cardiovascular outcomes.
AHG has been a driving force in the Chicagoland area to make a difference for patients to have the best treatment with cardiovascular disease.
Essential Functions Of The Role
- The candidate must order, prepare, administer and measure Radioactive Isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician.
- Use the specific equipment needed to produce photographic or computer images to be interpreted by the physician.
- Perform cardiac scanning to check for areas showing signs of abnormality using SPECT and PET imaging.
- The duties of a PET/ Nuclear Technologist also include conducting patient history taking and answering all relevant queries before the procedure.
- Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received. Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
- Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment. Dispose of radioactive materials following guidelines. Record and process studies using computer/camera.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to the patients and provide them with assistance during the test procedures.
- Create Nuclear Stress Test Report for each study to send to the Physician for sign off.
- Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs. Maintain all records and assist with accreditation of the department and facilitate with RSO.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and/or
- Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N)
- Illinois State License
- ARRT Registration or NMTCB required
- 2 years of experience in the Cardiology field
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Strong leadership qualities
This position is a clinic position and will report to the office Monday- Friday from 7:45am – 4:30pm
Physical Requirements
This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary And Benefits
Full-time, non-exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Nuclear Tech, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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