Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech in Zion, IL

Job Title

PET Technologist – Nuclear Medicine

Zion, IL

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | 5x8-Hour Shifts (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) | Monday–Friday with Saturdays as needed | On-call optional/as needed

• Perform PET and Nuclear Medicine scanning procedures for both inpatient and outpatient populations, including adults and geriatric patients, under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Radiologist
• Conduct patient assessments relative to the performance of NM and PET procedures and provide safe, effective patient care
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to proper storing, handling, and disposal protocols for radioactive materials
• Promote and maintain radiation safety standards throughout all procedures
• Utilize EPIC for documentation and apply SBAR communication practices; support pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams as needed
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs and apply isolation precautions as required; manage an average daily census of 15–18 patients across 3 rooms

• Minimum 3 years of PET scan experience required
• Hands-on experience with GE equipment required
• Active Illinois Nuclear Medicine state license required (must be in hand at time of submission; no pending licenses accepted)
• Required certifications: BLS, CNMT, and ARRT or NMTCB
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• Experience with HIDA scans, isolation precautions, peripheral IV placement, and radioactive material handling required

• Experience with Siemens equipment
• Proficiency in Gastric Emptying, MUGA Scan, Bone Scan (3-Phase, Limited, and Whole Body), Liver Imaging, and SPECT (Bone, Brain)

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your travel career in a specialized oncology-focused environment
• Travel pairs are accepted, offering flexibility for those who prefer to travel with a partner