Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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American Traveler is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Zion, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: 07/20/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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

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\n

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• Acute care hospital cancer center setting serving adult and geriatric patients
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• Nuclear Medicine unit performing PET and NM procedures for both inpatients and outpatients
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• Average daily census of 15–18 patients across 3 rooms
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• 5x8-hour day shifts, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday with Saturdays as needed
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• On-call is optional and as-needed
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• Epic EMR used for documentation
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• GE equipment used; Siemens experience preferred
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Requirements\n

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• Minimum of 3 years of PET scan experience required
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• GE equipment experience required
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• Current BLS, CNMT, and ARRT or NMTCB certification required
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• IL state license required if applicable — must be in hand, no pending licenses accepted
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• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program required
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• Experience in an adult hospital setting required
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• Proficiency in HIDA Scan, PET Scan, isolation precautions, starting and maintaining peripheral IVs, and storing/handling/disposal of radioactive materials
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• Siemens equipment experience preferred
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• Preferred experience includes Gastric Emptying, Muga Scan, Bone Scan (3-Phase, Limited, Whole Body), Liver Imaging, and SPECT (Bone, Brain)
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Additional Information\n

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• Responsible for patient assessment relative to NM and PET procedures, promotion of radiation safety, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, and performance of scanning procedures
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• Works under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Radiologist
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• Utilizes SBAR communication and collaborates with pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams
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• Scrubs are required in any solid color (no patterns or logos); scrubs are not provided
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• Flu vaccine or signed flu declination form required during flu season (October–March)
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Former employees of the facility will not be considered for this position
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• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are accepted at the local rate
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• No restrictive RTO rules
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American Traveler Job ID #P-730383. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

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