Nuclear Med Tech

Nuclear Medicine- Radiology Department

Part-Time No Benefits/Day Shift/PRN

ABOUT US

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families. We offer a variety of full-time, part-time, limited part-time, and weekend positions at the hospital and with our community-based programs.

Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city's brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students. Become a valued member of our Team!

Position Purpose:

Performs clinical diagnostic Nuclear Medicine testing. Interacts with the Cardiology Department for Nuclear Cardiology testing. Performs required testing in accordance with state and Federal regulations.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs all Nuclear Medicine studies utilizing specialized equipment.

2. Administers appropriate isotope dosage for the examination, following established guidelines.

3. Follows appropriate radiation safety guidelines, and assures other staff members and patients are secluded in safe areas. Maintains radioactive controls of incoming shipments, and monitors and logs all shipments. Disposes decaying materials in an appropriate fashion.

4. Gives annual radiation safety classes to other ancillary services as required by the IEMA and FDA.

5. Uses computer software programs to analyze various Nuclear Medicine studies, and demonstrates such images on film for the radiologist interpretation.

6. Participates in the on-call rotation to assure 24/7 emergent coverage.

7. Reviews annual department policy & procedure, safety, OSHA. Follows AIDET principles.

Marginal Functions:

Ø Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital's confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.

Ø Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Ø Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

Ø Participates in staff meetings and other inservices, meetings or committees as required.

Ø Participates in various committee assignments, i.e. radiation safety committee.

Ø Interacts with the Department of cardiology in the scheduling and processing of Nuclear Cardiology procedures. General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)
• Understanding of the Physics and other related science as it relates to Nuclear medicine Imaging.
• Ordering of radioisotopes in appropriate dosages.

Machines, tools, equipment and work aids required: General office equipment; Other Equipment

Related Qualifications

• Understanding of the Physics and other related science as it relates to Nuclear medicine Imaging.
• 1-3 Years of Nuclear Med experience; specific experience related to radioisotopes
• Able to accurately prepare, measure, calculate and administer radioisotopes as directed
• IEMA License required
• ARRT required; NMTCB preferred

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.
• Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city's brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Featured benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-matching Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Bereavement Leave/Short Term Disability/Basic & Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Business Traveler's Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement/Adoption Assistance
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary Range

$33.01 - $41.22