Nuclear Med Tech, Per Diem-20560

Rush Oak Park Hospital
Oak Park, IL
Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Diag Srvcs-NucMed

Work Type: Per Diem/As Needed/PRN (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (

Pay Range: $42.00 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor Nuclear Medicine and with limited supervision, coordinates and performs a full range of Nuclear Medicine examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

  • Minimum or 3 months to 1 year experience
  • Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program. Associate degree preferred, certified in
  • Nuclear Medicine, (N.M.T.C.B.) or Registered by the ARRT.
  • Must have a current active Illinois State License.
  • Current CPR
  • Must have the ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel and patients.
  • Verbal and written skill necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of people.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Knowledge of various Nuclear Medicine equipment, PACs system, EPIC EMR as well as the hospital phone system and patient transportation devices.
  • Basic knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment comes from Clinical experience.
  • Orientation of hospital/departmental specific equipment will be provided during orientation/probation period

Physical Demands

  • Physical, visual, auditory as well as full body mobility to successfully, move and/or assists patients on and off exam table or transportation devices and complete ordered exam, 100% if the time.

Responsibilities

  • Receives and reviews requests for Nuclear Medicine Studies.
  • Has the knowledge and ability to order radioisotopes needed to complete workflow for the day and in preparation for the next day’s schedule.
  • Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
  • Explains and prepares the patient for the procedure
  • Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease process to ensure scans of diagnostic quality.
  • Operates highly complex equipment within the department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality scans using the established protocols
  • Maintains equipment and required logs within the department and hot lab, including quality control measures, within Nuclear Meicine, including daily camera QC, area surveys, and equipment QC
  • Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to the supervisor and helps maintain equipment in proper working condition.
  • Administers various radioisotopes to render specific organs or systems for scanning.
  • Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate.
  • Has working knowledge of clinical computer applications, as well as PACs and EPIC applications for patient orders, status changes, patient profiles, charges and imaging.
  • Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders
  • Able to work independently, document procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and state/federal requirements.
  • Able to take call on a rotating schedule.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Posted 2025-07-30

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