Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Zion, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• 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

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)

Additional Information

• 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