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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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Technologist | Full-time
Shared Medical Services in an employee-owned, medical imaging provider that is deeply committed to providing care to patients in our community. Through our patient focused employees and state of the art imaging technology, we are proud to say that our continuous growth reflects the trust our community places in us and our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging and compassionate patient care.
We are seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our #ONETEAM.
Anticipated Schedule:
4 days per week
Day shift, no call!
Qualifications:
Registered/registry eligible: NMTCB-CNMT or ARRT(N)
Ability to receive permit to practice(s) as necessary
Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check, urine drug screen and physical
Benefits:
Competitive pay with annual wage reviews
Travel Perks - paid drive time and mileage and more depending on position
401k with a 4% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become something bigger than yourself. Become a part-owner of SMS. When we succeed, we all gain the rewards!
Paid Time Off (PTO) – earn up to 3 weeks off in your first year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
Shared Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Technologist | Full-time
Shared Medical Services in an employee-owned, medical imaging provider that is deeply committed to providing care to patients in our community. Through our patient focused employees and state of the art imaging technology, we are proud to say that our continuous growth reflects the trust our community places in us and our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging and compassionate patient care.
We are seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our #ONETEAM.
Anticipated Schedule:
4 days per week
Day shift, no call!
Qualifications:
Registered/registry eligible: NMTCB-CNMT or ARRT(N)
Ability to receive permit to practice(s) as necessary
Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check, urine drug screen and physical
Benefits:
Competitive pay with annual wage reviews
Travel Perks - paid drive time and mileage and more depending on position
401k with a 4% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become something bigger than yourself. Become a part-owner of SMS. When we succeed, we all gain the rewards!
Paid Time Off (PTO) – earn up to 3 weeks off in your first year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
Shared Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
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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 Services20
- Advocate Aurora Health4
- Medical Outsourcing Solutions3
- Rush University Medical Center3
- Memorial Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- 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 Medical Outsourcing Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Chicago, and Urbana 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 August 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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