NWIN Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Registry- Days

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.