Job Description
The 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:
- Provides nuclear medicine imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
- Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
- Follows radiopharmaceutical safety standards for patient and operator.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
- Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
- Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - (NMTCB) or ARRT Registered Technologist RT(R)
- CPR-BLS
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Preferred:
Additional Information
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.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
