What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist position at City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital?
Location: Zion, IL 60099
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $34.17 - $56.29 per hour
Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
About City of Hope ,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with a rotating on-call schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
Professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for:
Patient assessment relative to the performance of Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures.
Promotion of radiation safety.
Demonstration of safe and effective patient care.
Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and the performance of scanning procedures for both inpatients and outpatients, working under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Radiologist.
Preparation and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and microspheres under the direction of a Board-Certified Radiologist.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine.
A.R.R.T. registry in Nuclear Medicine or N.M.T.C.B. registry.
Licensed in the State of Illinois.
BCLS CPR Certification.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Salary : $34 - $56