Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine
Job in
Zion, Lake County, Illinois, 60099, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
Newsandtribune
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Medical Imaging
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET Tech) with 3+ years of PET experience and GE equipment proficiency for a cancer center serving adult and geriatric patients.
Requirements- Minimum of 3 years of PET scan experience required
- GE equipment experience required
- Current BLS, CNMT, and ARRT or NMTCB certification required
- IL state license required if applicable — must be in hand, no pending licenses accepted
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program required
- Experience in an adult hospital setting required
- Proficiency in HIDA Scan, PET Scan, isolation precautions, starting and maintaining peripheral IVs, and storing/handling/disposal of radioactive materials
- Siemens equipment experience preferred
- Preferred experience includes Gastric Emptying, Muga Scan, Bone Scan (3-Phase, Limited, Whole Body), Liver Imaging, and SPECT (Bone, Brain)
- Acute care hospital cancer center setting serving adult and geriatric patients
- Nuclear Medicine unit performing PET and NM procedures for both inpatients and outpatients
- Average daily census of 15–18 patients across 3 rooms
- 5x8-hour day shifts, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday with Saturdays as needed
- On-call is optional and as-needed
- Epic EMR used for documentation
- GE equipment used;
Siemens experience preferred
Responsible for patient assessment relative to NM and PET procedures, promotion of radiation safety, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, and performance of scanning procedures - Works under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Radiologist
- Utilizes SBAR communication and collaborates with pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams
- Scrubs are required in any solid color (no patterns or logos); scrubs are not provided
- Flu vaccine or signed flu declination form required during flu season (October–March)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former employees of the facility will not be considered for this position
- Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are accepted at the local rate
- No restrictive RTO rules
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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