Nuclear Medicine Technologist II - Days

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: Nuclear Medicine Technologist II
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, rotating weekends 7:00am - 3:30pm
• On call requirements - holidays
• Required Travel: No

What you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program; thorough knowledge of radioisotopes.
• Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency license.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.
• Current CPR certification.

What you will do:

• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures assigned by the team facilitator, operates nuclear medicine units.
• Explains examination procedures to patient and provides necessary instructions.
• Assists patients from wheelchairs and stretchers on and off the imaging table. Positions patients for examination and applies immobilization devices and compression bands, as needed.
• Frequently monitors patient's condition in the Nuclear Medicine area; reports any critical change in the patient's condition to the Radiologist or department nurse.
• Administers correct radioisotope to the patient with the proper dosage according to department policy and procedure. Accurately documents the dosage on dose sheet in compliance with IEMA regulations.
• Retrieves medications that are not controlled substances.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for all age groups of patients (neonatal through geriatric) patients; implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
• Labels images with patient's medical record number, date, and last name; verifies patient's scan with radiologist regarding proper imaging record.
• Participates in departmental Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintains equipment and accessories; cleans when needed; reports all broken and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies; stocks area with supplies and orders additional supplies, as needed; orders cleaning service for area, as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending Continuing Education classes, seminars, and by reading professional journals
• Performs on-call duties according to scheduled rotation.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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