NWIN Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Registry- Days

University of Chicago Medical Center - Crown Point, IN

Crown Point, IN

Hospitals

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine technology training in an AMA approved school
• Eligibility for registry by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Eligibility for 'Active' IDNS accreditation in the category of Nuclear Medicine Technology