Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Illinois
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Illinois represent one of the more active markets in the Midwest, with demand concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient imaging networks at every level from entry-level technologist through senior and lead positions. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, while Peoria and Springfield also draw consistent openings from anchor institutions like Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and OSF HealthCare. The most sought-after specialties include PET/CT imaging, cardiac nuclear medicine, and therapy-related isotope work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Call rotation is one night a week and every 4th weekend.A patient’s nuclear medicine exam, ordered by a physician, is performed safely, accurately, appropriately, and promptly. The patient’s physical and emotional needs, while in the department, are met compassionately and competently. The patient’s privacy is protected. An accurate, complete record is produced for each exam.
Job Description:
1. Performs all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine.
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
- Maintains receipt, dispensing, and disposal records for radiopharmaceuticals used.
- Reviews medical records or takes the patient's history (orally) to determine the indication for ordered exams and the need for the procedure. Refers to supervisor or physician if in doubt.
- Performs patient study according to department protocol, with appropriate modifications based on patient history.
- Evaluates images for completeness and accuracy. Acquires additional images or data as needed.
- Performs radiation surveys and measurements; maintains records necessary for compliance with the state Dept. of Public Health, Radiation Control.
- Performs quality control procedures and maintains records for all major equipment, according to standard procedure and JCAHO requirements. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
- Wears all required radiation monitoring devices, uses all required protective shielding, and complies with State and department radiation safety procedures.
- Provides on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
3. Utilizes time productively and appropriately for patient flow, restocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and assisting with clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
- Ensures patient wait time is minimized.
- Spends more than 90% of time working on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
- Attends yearly “Blood-borne Pathogens/OSHA” inservice.
- Practices aseptic technique.
- Completes all Meditech entries and edits orders to reflect the correct exam.
- Sends complete record to PACS on correct accession number.
- Maintains annual CPR certification.
- Meets ARRT/NMTCB standards.
- Meets Massachusetts State licensing standards
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate from a formal nuclear medicine technology program with an AS or BS degree.
2. Registered by the NMTCB and/or ARRT
3. Licensed in Nuclear Medicine by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4. Good interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements & Environment:
1. Requires standing, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and/or lifting to 50% of the time.
2. Exposure to radiation, infectious diseases, chemicals, and hazardous materials 75% of the time.
3. Ability to hear the conversation, comprehend and communicate in spoken and written English more than 75% of the time.
4. Ability to wear protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, and gowns.
5. Ability to work and move about in confined spaces.
6. Requires visual concentration at video display terminals up to 75% of the time. Will perform
7. data entry with repetitive hand movement.
Pay Range:
$47.00 - $69.84The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Call rotation is one night a week and every 4th weekend.A patient’s nuclear medicine exam, ordered by a physician, is performed safely, accurately, appropriately, and promptly. The patient’s physical and emotional needs, while in the department, are met compassionately and competently. The patient’s privacy is protected. An accurate, complete record is produced for each exam.
Job Description:
1. Performs all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine.
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
- Maintains receipt, dispensing, and disposal records for radiopharmaceuticals used.
- Reviews medical records or takes the patient's history (orally) to determine the indication for ordered exams and the need for the procedure. Refers to supervisor or physician if in doubt.
- Performs patient study according to department protocol, with appropriate modifications based on patient history.
- Evaluates images for completeness and accuracy. Acquires additional images or data as needed.
- Performs radiation surveys and measurements; maintains records necessary for compliance with the state Dept. of Public Health, Radiation Control.
- Performs quality control procedures and maintains records for all major equipment, according to standard procedure and JCAHO requirements. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
- Wears all required radiation monitoring devices, uses all required protective shielding, and complies with State and department radiation safety procedures.
- Provides on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
3. Utilizes time productively and appropriately for patient flow, restocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and assisting with clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
- Ensures patient wait time is minimized.
- Spends more than 90% of time working on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
- Attends yearly “Blood-borne Pathogens/OSHA” inservice.
- Practices aseptic technique.
- Completes all Meditech entries and edits orders to reflect the correct exam.
- Sends complete record to PACS on correct accession number.
- Maintains annual CPR certification.
- Meets ARRT/NMTCB standards.
- Meets Massachusetts State licensing standards
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate from a formal nuclear medicine technology program with an AS or BS degree.
2. Registered by the NMTCB and/or ARRT
3. Licensed in Nuclear Medicine by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4. Good interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements & Environment:
1. Requires standing, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and/or lifting to 50% of the time.
2. Exposure to radiation, infectious diseases, chemicals, and hazardous materials 75% of the time.
3. Ability to hear the conversation, comprehend and communicate in spoken and written English more than 75% of the time.
4. Ability to wear protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, and gowns.
5. Ability to work and move about in confined spaces.
6. Requires visual concentration at video display terminals up to 75% of the time. Will perform
7. data entry with repetitive hand movement.
Pay Range:
$47.00 - $69.84The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Shared Medical Services15
- Advocate Aurora Health4
- Mercyhealth2
- Southern Illinois Healthcare2
- Medical Outsourcing Solutions2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear medicine technologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification required or eligible upon hire in Illinois
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program
- Proficiency operating gamma cameras, PET scanners, and related nuclear imaging equipment
- Experience or clinical training in PET/CT acquisition and reconstruction protocols
- Ability to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety standards
- Strong patient communication skills and ability to work rotating or on-call shifts
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nuclear medicine technologist in Illinois?
Illinois does not issue a separate state license for nuclear medicine technologists, so the path to employment runs through national certification. Employers require either NMTCB certification (from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) or ARRT Nuclear Medicine credentials before or shortly after hire. Candidates first complete an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nuclear medicine technology, then sit for the certification exam. Illinois hospitals and imaging centers treat active national certification as the practical credential that clears you to practice.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Illinois?
Nuclear medicine technologists in Illinois earn a median of about $104,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,590 for the lowest 10% to over $122,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nuclear medicine technologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Illinois right now include Shared Medical Services, Advocate Aurora Health, and Mercyhealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in the Chicago metro, generate the steadiest volume of openings across hospital campuses and affiliated outpatient imaging centers.
Which Illinois cities have the most nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
Peoria, Urbana, and Decatur have the most nuclear medicine technologist openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it hosts the state's largest academic medical centers and health systems, while Peoria and Springfield carry consistent demand from major regional employers like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group, which operate multiple facilities outside the Chicago metro.
Are there remote nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Nuclear medicine technology is fundamentally hands-on work requiring physical presence to operate imaging equipment and handle radiopharmaceuticals, so fully remote roles represent a very small share of openings. About 0% of nuclear medicine technologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost always in administrative, quality assurance, or medical review functions rather than direct patient imaging.
How can I get hired as a nuclear medicine technologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at large Illinois health systems that accept candidates who have completed clinical rotations but not yet accumulated paid work experience. Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and OSF HealthCare periodically post new-grad or entry-level technologist openings in Illinois. Candidates with clinical hours from an accredited program and a current or pending NMTCB or ARRT(N) credential have the strongest standing. Lateral moves from radiologic technology or radiation therapy also open doors, since the imaging and patient-handling skills transfer directly.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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