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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registry

Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL · $42.00 an hour · Part time

Posted May 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT experience. What studies do you run most often?

What they are checking: Whether they can step in as registry staff and run studies without much orientation.

Tell me about a time you assisted a physician with a nuclear medicine procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they work well alongside physicians and anticipate what is needed.

What would you do

You realize the dose you drew up does not match the prescribed amount. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and correct it before giving it, and report if needed, instead of hoping it is close enough.

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

What they are checking: Whether they can explain clearly and calmly so the patient feels informed and safe.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare and verify a radiopharmaceutical dose before giving it.

What they are checking: Whether they check the patient, isotope, dose and time every time, since errors are reportable events.

How do you adjust protocols and technical factors for a child compared to an adult?

What they are checking: Whether they apply age-specific doses and settings, which the posting names directly.

What radiation safety steps do you follow to protect yourself, coworkers and patients?

What they are checking: Whether they truly practice time, distance and shielding and follow IDNS rules.

How do you prepare a patient for a PET/CT scan, and what can ruin the study?

What they are checking: Knowing that blood sugar, recent activity and fasting can affect results, so preparation matters.

How do you handle a spill of radioactive material?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to contain, report and clean a spill safely.

How do you complete documentation for radiopharmaceutical use and patient studies?

What they are checking: Whether their records are complete, since regulators review them and errors create compliance problems.

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The full job description

As published by Silver Cross Hospital.

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Summary: A licensed Registered Nuclear Technologist, ARRT or CNMT who performs a variety of routine and specialized Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures. Maintains the standards of ARRT and IDNS. Requirements: IDNS licensed and registered with ARRT, N.M or CNMT. Utilizes appropriate scanning protocols to demonstrate necessary anatomy and adjusts technical factors in accordance with age specific needs. Assists physicians in procedures, as needed. Administers oral and/or IV Radioisotopes. Completes documentation according to specific guidelines. Maintains supplies, equipment and work areas to be readily available when needed. Work Shift Details: Various, various dates & times to meet the department needs Department: NUCLEAR MEDICINE Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Account · Other voluntary benefit plans · PTO and Sick time · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits. The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more. The expected pay for this position is listed below: $42.00 - $42.00

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