Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic health-caresystem at UChicago Medicine as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Hyde Park

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures as assigned and applies principles of radiation protection. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures and provides necessary patient care during the course of procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal pediatric adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures as assigned.
• Selects proper technical factors for each exam including: collimator pulse height analyzer settings analog and computer acquisition parameters image intensity setting.
• Operates equipment according to manufacturer and UCH procedures.
• Utilizes Radiology Information System (MARS) to record exam status.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
• Properly positions patients for exams.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients by prescribed route using aseptic technique.
• Performs vein puncture and places IV catheters as needed for procedures.
• Obtains all views/images/positions outlined by UCH protocol.
• Ensures that films are labeled with patients name and medical history number; day number; date of exam; view(s); radiopharmaceutical and dose; and acquisition parameters.
• Evaluates procedure results for technical quality before submitting for initial review by physician.
• Presents previous exam(s) when available with current exam for initial review by physician.
• Works independently in assigned area as required.
• Regards safety of patients as a priority in performance of study.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and co-workers.
• Handles patients in conformance with all established safety procedures.
• Uses equipment in accordance with manufacture specifications.
• Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures when necessary.
• Communicates with patients and customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Explains preparation and exam procedure to patient.
• Is aware of and responsive to physical and psychological needs of patients under his/her care.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to Imaging Care Center Leader.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and upgrade technical skills.
• Attends sufficient approved continuing education courses to maintain accreditation by IDNS and professional registry.
• Contributes to training of student technologists.
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
  

Required Qualifications

• Requires satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine technology training in an AMA approved school.
• Requires eligibility for registry by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Requires eligibility for Active IDNS accreditation in the category of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time/1.00 FTE
• Shift: Days
  
• Unit/Department: Radiology PET CT
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

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As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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