Northwestern Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Full-time Rotating
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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)Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive BonusPaid time off and Holiday payPay: Based on experience, starting at: $34.28 + per hour.
DescriptionThe
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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.Responsibilities:Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures through the administration of radioactive isotopes to generate imaging information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients.Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, IEMA Standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.Also, performs therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Procedures.Assess and evaluate the physician's orders for a Nuclear Medicine examination according to departmental protocol.Evaluates the request for procedure and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate protocol and method of application.Responsible for patient being advised of radioactive isotope safety issues and radiation safety related matters.Performs patient education related to the examination in order to reduce the patient's anxiety and enhance his comfort with and tolerance of the prescribed procedure.Positions patient and performs diagnostic imaging procedure utilizing Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras.Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific standards, and 'Patients' First' guidelines.Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.Acts as physician assistant during sterile procedures such as aspirations, drainages, and biopsies associated with Nuclear Medicine guided procedures.Accountable for notifying physicians as required of changes in physical condition of the patients or unique imaging characteristics.Responsible for completion and maintenance of the medical record consisting of films and associated paperwork for processing.QualificationsRequired:ARRT or NMTCB accreditationIEMA-Division of Nuclear Safety licensed and accreditedAssociate or Bachelors degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Training Program is requiredCEUs consistent to remain licensed and accredited by the aforementioned bodies.Preferred:Approximately 3-5 years of experienceKnowledge of Siemens e.soft work environment.AA/EOEEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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.
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DescriptionThe
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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.Responsibilities:Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures through the administration of radioactive isotopes to generate imaging information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients.Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, IEMA Standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.Also, performs therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Procedures.Assess and evaluate the physician's orders for a Nuclear Medicine examination according to departmental protocol.Evaluates the request for procedure and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate protocol and method of application.Responsible for patient being advised of radioactive isotope safety issues and radiation safety related matters.Performs patient education related to the examination in order to reduce the patient's anxiety and enhance his comfort with and tolerance of the prescribed procedure.Positions patient and performs diagnostic imaging procedure utilizing Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras.Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific standards, and 'Patients' First' guidelines.Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.Acts as physician assistant during sterile procedures such as aspirations, drainages, and biopsies associated with Nuclear Medicine guided procedures.Accountable for notifying physicians as required of changes in physical condition of the patients or unique imaging characteristics.Responsible for completion and maintenance of the medical record consisting of films and associated paperwork for processing.QualificationsRequired:ARRT or NMTCB accreditationIEMA-Division of Nuclear Safety licensed and accreditedAssociate or Bachelors degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Training Program is requiredCEUs consistent to remain licensed and accredited by the aforementioned bodies.Preferred:Approximately 3-5 years of experienceKnowledge of Siemens e.soft work environment.AA/EOEEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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.
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