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Nuclear Medicine Technician provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol. Being a Nuclear Medicine Technician observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Technician typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Requires registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology certification Board, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.), or the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Nuclear Medicine Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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NWIN Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Registry- Days
  • UChicago Medicine
  • Crown Point, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    Join UChicago Medicine at Crown Point, as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Cardiac Imaging Laboratory.

    Come be a vital part of our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at our cutting-edge facility in Crown Point! UChicago Medicine, Crown Point is a new two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health system's largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana. It is anticipating an opening in Spring 2024.

    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 UCM protocols.
    • Ensures that films are labeled with patient's 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 Manager.
    • 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.

    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: Registry, 0.10
    • Shift: Day
    • Unit/Department: Radiology PET CT - Crown Point
    • CBA Code: Non-Union

    Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

    Why Join Us

    We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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    Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront.

    University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: www.uchospitals.edu/jobs

    The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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NWIN Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Registry- Days
  • The University of Chicago Medicine
  • Crown Point, IN OTHER
  • Job Description Join UChicago Medicine at Crown Point, as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Cardiac Imaging Laboratory. Come be a vital part of our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at our ...
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NUCLEAR MED TECH-NUCLEAR MEDICINE
  • Union Hospital
  • Terre Haute, IN FULL_TIME
  • Huge Sign on Bonus Available!You belong at Union! The Union Health Nuclear Medicine department is looking for team members at the Terre Haute campus who are passionate about challenging and significan...
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NUCLEAR MED TECH-NUCLEAR MEDICINE
  • Union Health
  • TERRE HAUTE, IN FULL_TIME
  • Sign on Bonus Available! You belong at Union! The Union Health Nuclear Medicine department is looking for team members at the Terre Haute campus who are passionate about challenging and significant wo...
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Site Technician- Lafayette, IN
  • Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Country: United States Location: Indianapolis, United States Employment type: Undefined term At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name....
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Site Technician - Lafayette, IN
  • Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Country: United States Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States Employment type: Undefined term At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes n...
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Nuclear Medicine Technician PRN
  • Riverside Community Hospital
  • Riverside, CA
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $64.78 - $76.29 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
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Nuclear Medicine Technician II
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
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Nuclear Medicine Tech
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Fort Morgan, CO
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  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nuclear Medicine Tech - Nuclear Med Tech
  • Kuakini Health System
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Cure Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech - Nuclear Med Tech for positions in Honolulu, Hawaii. Current Hawaii ...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nuclear Medicine Technician
  • LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
  • Blacksburg, VA
  • Description **Now offering increased rates** Qualified candidates can receive up to a $10,000 sign on bonus, apply today...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nuclear Medicine Technician
  • LewisGale Medical Center
  • Salem, VA
  • Description **Now offering increased rates** Qualified candidates can receive up to a $15,000 sign on bonus, apply today...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nuclear Medicine Technician
  • Cardiology Associates of Richmond
  • Richmond, VA
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technician you want with your cu...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nuclear Medicine Technician
  • Ascension
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Details Sign-on bonus: $5,000.00 Department: Nuclear Medicine Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday (Hours range from 6:30 ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Indiana

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs
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What does a Nuclear Medicine Technician do?

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Once the pharmaceuticals are administered, the technician then operates diagnostic imaging equipment to locate and diagnose the presence of radiation that is emitted by the radiopharmaceuticals.
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Those same radionuclides are transformed into radiopharmaceuticals which nuclear medicine technologists then administer.
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“Nuclear Medicine Technician” will almost certainly not be replaced by robots.
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