Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET)
Chicago, Illinois
City of Hope Downtown Chicago Cancer Care

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech (PET Tech)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves working at a cancer center serving adult and geriatric patients.
• Responsible for patient assessment related to Nuclear Medicine (NM) and PET procedures.
• Promote radiation safety and demonstrate safe and effective patient care.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and perform scanning procedures for both in-patients and out-patients.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Radiologist.
• New service line with an estimated 3-4 PET scans per day.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, no on-call required.
• Documentation using EPIC, communication via SBAR, and support for providers including pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams.
• Scrubs required (any color, no patterns or logos).
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Illinois
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine program
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT certification
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experience with HIDA Scan
• Experience in starting and maintaining Peripheral IV
• Experience in storing, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• ARRT or NMTCB certification
• State License (Illinois)
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks including Social Security Trace, Education Verification, and others as per facility policy.
• Annual competencies and safety manual acknowledgements.
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam within last 12 months
  • Fit mask training and respirator fit testing (with accommodation process if needed)
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • COVID vaccination or approved exemption

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday through Friday, no weekends or call.
• Work involves collaboration with multiple departments including pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams.

Prior Travel Experience

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are welcome.

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with PET experience looking for a travel contract in a hospital cancer center setting with a stable weekday schedule and no call.