Provide advanced nuclear medicine imaging services as a PET Technologist at a leading cancer center focused on adult and geriatric patient care. This travel opportunity in Cicero, IL, offers a Monday through Friday day shift with a consistent 4x10-hour schedule, supporting a new PET service line performing about 3-4 scans daily. The role requires a dedicated technologist skilled in PET procedures, radiation safety, and radiopharmaceutical preparation, working closely under a Board-Certified Radiologists supervision.
Location
Situated near downtown Chicago, Cicero is a vibrant community with convenient access to urban amenities, cultural attractions, and public transportation. Its close proximity to Chicago provides an excellent balance of city life and suburban comfort, making it an appealing location for professionals relocating or traveling for work.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine and PET procedures with accuracy and adherence to radiation safety protocols
- Assess patients prior to imaging procedures, ensuring safe and effective care
- Prepare and handle radiopharmaceuticals, following strict storage and disposal guidelines
- Utilize GE imaging equipment for PET scans; familiarity with Siemens equipment is a plus
- Document care and communicate effectively using EPIC, SBAR, and support interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response
- Maintain peripheral IV access and implement isolation precautions as needed
Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum 3 years of PET experience required
- Certification credentials: BLS, CNMT, ARRT or NMTCB, plus Illinois State License
- Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program
- Experience in adult hospital settings with procedures including HIDA and PET scans, isolation precautions, and radiopharmaceutical handling
- Preferred skills: familiarity with gastric emptying, MUGA, bone scans, liver imaging, and SPECT techniques
Schedule and Work Conditions
- MondayFriday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (4x10-hour shifts)
- No on-call requirements
- Scrubs required (any color, no patterns or logos)
This is an excellent travel assignment for first-time travelers seeking a professional challenge in a dynamic cancer center. Explore this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to patient-focused care in an exciting new service environment. Apply today to take the next step in your nuclear medicine career.
Compensation for this position ranges from $30.13 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
