Nuclear Med Tech - Casual PRN Variable shifts
Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached the patient.
What they are checking: Whether they are careful and willing to stop and check, which matters with radioactive materials.
What would you do
As a PRN tech with variable shifts, how do you get ready for a day at McHenry when you haven't been there in a while?
What they are checking: Whether they review changes and protocols so they work safely when called in.
A patient didn't follow the fasting instructions before their scan. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know how prep affects results and check with the radiologist or reschedule instead of scanning anyway.
The camera breaks down mid-morning with patients already injected. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can problem-solve under pressure and communicate with patients, radiologists and service staff.
How do you help a patient who is anxious or claustrophobic stay still for a long scan?
What they are checking: Whether they can calm patients, which affects image quality.
About the work
Walk me through a myocardial perfusion study, from patient prep to final images.
What they are checking: Whether they understand one of the most common nuclear medicine exams and its timing requirements.
How do you double-check that the dose you're about to give is the right drug, the right amount and for the right patient?
What they are checking: Whether they verify doses carefully, since administration errors are reportable and can harm patients.
How do you keep radiation exposure low for yourself and others in the department?
What they are checking: Whether they practice ALARA principles in daily routines.
What daily quality control do you do on the gamma camera and dose calibrator?
What they are checking: Whether they know required QC steps and why they matter.
How do you make sure your documentation and charges are accurate?
What they are checking: Whether they are careful in records and billing, as the posting requires.
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