Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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$34.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment.

By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

We are seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Radiology Department. Under direct supervision of department Chairman, Nuclear Medicine Physician Specialist, and department Director engage in a variety of technical procedures utilizing radionuclides for diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients. Evaluates Nuclear Medicine Services maintaining standards of quality.

• Customer Service:
  Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers and other internal/external customers. Ensures that all communications and job activities result in a positive customer experience.
• Works in collaboration with radiologists, cardiologists, attending physicians, nursing services and nuclear medicine physician specialist and patients so that examinations are done efficiently and appropriately with optimal quality diagnostic images.
• Conducts Quality Assurance for Nuclear Medicine Section, so that performance is accurate and standardized. Regularly reviews results of calibration and equipment, records dose calibration and results of essays of radionuclide activities.
• In collaboration with hospital Radiation Safety Officer, is responsible for all Federal, State and local radiation safety regulations within the department.
• Participates in the formal in-service training programs of the Nuclear Medicine Department and will instruct in the demonstration of specific techniques and equipment. Will keep abreast of new procedures, equipment and methods.
• Schedule and prepare patients according to tests ordered.
• Maintains state of equipment, including service calls, calibrations, and is responsible for close communication with Director, informing him or her regarding problems in the Nuclear Medicine Section as soon as possible.
• When regular duties are not being performed in Nuclear Medicine, will work in other areas of Radiology department as needed provided that license requirements are met.
• Manages own time in a productive and reliable manner completing work assignments and maintaining quality standards.
• Identifies emergency situations and determines the course of action to resolve the emergency or problem circumstance.
• Provides patient education including the procedure details, contrast administration and other related information.
• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures with appropriate accessory equipment including immobilization devices and radiation shields.
• Evaluates patient’s medical status prior to performing Nuclear Medicine procedures including allergies, laboratory results and pregnancy determination.
• Observes general safety precautions at all times.
• Participates in formal in-service training programs of the Radiology department, keeping abreast of new procedures, equipment, and methodologies.
• Maintains adequate records, i.e. identity of patient, date and examination, requesting physician, and or any pertinent information in appropriate locations.
• Completes appropriate volume of work while maintaining quality standards.
• Provides assistance to others as needed.
• Cooperates with coworkers and management to maintain a harmonious environment…