Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health

. Perform basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including general, cardiac, therapy, and PET/CT procedures if performed at the assigned facility .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including PET/CT, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining accurate patient records. Proficient in patient care, IV and venipuncture techniques, and quality assurance for medical equipment.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (CNMT)Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationIV and Venipuncture CompetenceKnowledge of Radioactive Materials Program RequirementsBasic to Proficient ECG Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Nuclear Medicine ProceduresRadiopharmaceutical AdministrationPatient History ReviewQuality Assurance TestingMedical Record DocumentationImage Post-ProcessingPharmaceutical Dose Record MaintenancePatient PositioningTherapeutic ProceduresCardiac Procedures

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPatient Service SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Radiology Information SystemMedical Equipment Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (CNMT)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Radiation SafetyCross Sectional AnatomyALARA MeasuresPatient CareAccreditation Efforts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including general, cardiac, therapy, and PET/CT procedures if performed at the assigned facility
Review medical records, patient history, lab results, physician orders, and requisitions to ensure exam accuracy
Obtain medical histories from patients
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medications according to prescriptions and approved exam parameters
Perform venipuncture, place peripheral IV catheters, and access other vascular devices as trained and needed
Handle radioactive materials correctly and implement ALARA measures
Maintain accurate pharmaceutical dose records
Relay pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments
Post-process, identify, and label images accurately
Maintain regulatory records and enter patient and study information into the radiology information system
Document billing codes to ensure accurate patient charges
Identify equipment performance issues and perform quality assurance tests and calibration procedures
Report malfunctioning equipment
Serve as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff
Support staff at the assigned facility and throughout the system
Assist with accreditation efforts
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties involving lifting and pushing/pulling
Provide age-appropriate patient care based on growth and development principles and departmental policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology, or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field
Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety
Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157
Competent in IV and venipuncture
Basic to proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition, and pharmacological knowledge
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills
Ability to work independently
Intermediate computer skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus
Benefits starting on your first day
Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program