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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $35.92–$53.88 an hour · Full time

Posted Jun 29, 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 giving a dose.

What they are checking: Whether they double check, which prevents serious misadministration.

Nuclear medicine certification is required within a year. How are you planning for it?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to meet the certification deadline.

What would you do

A patient is anxious about being given radioactive material. How do you explain it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain safety simply and calm the patient.

How do you handle a schedule disrupted by a late isotope delivery?

What they are checking: Whether they can rearrange studies and communicate with patients and physicians.

About the work

Walk me through preparing and giving a radiopharmaceutical dose.

What they are checking: Whether they check the order, measure the dose and verify the patient correctly every time.

How do you keep radiation exposure low for yourself, patients and staff?

What they are checking: Whether they practice time, distance and shielding habits.

What do you do if there's a spill of radioactive material?

What they are checking: Whether they know spill procedures and reporting rules.

Illinois requires accreditation through IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety. What's your status and what does it mean for your daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the state requirement and understand its safety expectations.

How do you prepare a patient for a cardiac stress test?

What they are checking: Whether they know prep steps like fasting and medication holds.

How do you do daily quality control on your cameras and dose calibrator?

What they are checking: Whether they never skip QC and know what to do when it fails.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $35.92 - $53.88 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Performs a variety of technical procedures, as ordered by a physician, involving the utilization of radio nuclides to ensure production of quality images for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment. Position Specifics: o Department: Radiology o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Day Shift/Full-time o Facility: St John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 o Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • Graduate of an approved program of Nuclear Medicine Technology program or Certificate program required. Experience Qualifications • 1 year of healthcare experience required. This can be demonstrated with clinical experience in an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Illinois - Accreditation by IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety-Required • Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required • American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (N)) not just ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technology • Certification required within 1 year. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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