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Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UW Health SwedishAmerican
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026 CLOSED ON 9/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at UW Health SwedishAmerican?

Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, M-F 8 hour shifts. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital, potentially one day per week at the UW Health N Bell School Rd Medical Center.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

Strong shared governance structure

Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Completed an accredited nuclear medicine technology program, a recognized military nuclear medicine technology training program, or possess two years of related clinical experience in a military setting.  Required
  • Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.  Required

Work Experience

  • Experience as a hospital nuclear medicine technologist. Required
  • Two years of clinical experience. Required
  • Experience in a lead or supervisor position in medical imaging. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certification by ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or current NMTCB certification. Required
  • CPR/BLS certification. within 90 Days Required
  • Current license from IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency). Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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