To prepare and administer dosages of radiopharmaceuticals, supplied by manufacturers to patients in preparation for diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of the Radiologist and Manager of
Imaging Services. The technologist prepare and positions patients for scanning and operates nuclear medicine instruments and imaging equipment, including Photon Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) camera. The technologist is responsible for performing radiation safety and quality control procedures, disposal of radioactive materials, and monitoring work area and patient rooms to ensure that levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with current state regulations. May be required to work in other modalities with appropriate licensure.

• Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Imaging studies.
• Initiates IV's for the administration of isotopes.
• Handles, administers, calculates dosage and prepares Radionuclides as required.
• Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards.
• Assists in Radiology department as needed.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
• Positions patient and equipment, changes collimators, selects technical factor and processes data to produce images meeting Radiologist standards, in a safe and timely manner.
• Processes images with correct patient demographic and examination information. Submits images, with adequate clinical information for review by Radiologist, as appropriate.
• Assists in emergencies dealing with possible radioactive material contamination.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly surveys, quality assurance testing and calibrations as required by State regulations.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering telephone, completing patient record.
• Transports, lifts, moves and positions patients as needed to properly and safely complete procedures, to assist others to and from, as well as within the department or to assist patient movement
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures
• Maintains clean, well-stocked work area
• Rotates though standby call on a periodic basis
• Technologist may be asked to review invoices, review records with health physics consultants
• May be questioned by regulatory agency inspectors. Assists with dose calculation and administration of therapeutic nuclides
• Performs basic equipment maintenance, coordinating service calls as required
• Travels to multiple work sites within Cook County Health
• Performs other related duties as directed.