Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $34.28+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Reg. Nuclear Tech-NUCLEAR MED reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the general supervision of the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures to provide the Radiologist with diagnostic images/information.

Review procedure requisitions for appropriateness, document order completion in logs and Hospital information System.Document pertinent patient information according to department policies.  Includes record of radiopharmaceutical administration and relative IEMA documentation.Prepare relative IEMA documentation and assist with brachytherapy.Provide explanation of procedure, discharge information, and expectations of test completion and availability of results.Prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals.Operate imaging equipment according to established procedures, including cameras, post processing computers and monitoring devices.Prepare images for interpretation by completing required post processing protocols.Utilize appropriate radiation safety methods for patients, visitors and all staff.Comply with State regulations for the use and disposal of radioactive materials.Utilize appropriate immobilization and shielding techniques to protect patients from safety risks.Meet the individual physical and mental needs of patients during procedures including comfort, privacy, confidentiality and timely communication.Perform equipment calibrations and quality control testing, specific to radioactive material monitoring.Maintain work area and equipment by proper use, routine cleaning and ensure there are adequate supplies.Maintain skills and knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age and ability of each patient.Assist patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a friendly cooperative manner.Follow infection control procedures at all times.Follow hospital policies for safety.    Complies with specific department responsibilities during fire drills or alarms.Will attend CARE Program and follow outlined expectations.Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, hours start times rotating between 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and participate in the weekday and weekend call rotation with rotational Saturdays and holidays.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology and hold a current certification from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).  Must be registered or registry eligible with the ARRT, ASCP or NMTCP.  Must be CPR certified.

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Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.