Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Southern Illinois Healthcare·Herrin, Illinois

$34 - $53/hrFull Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Nuclear Medicine Technologist · $34 - $53/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+20% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Herrin, Illinois ($28.80/hr)

20 similar openings in the Herrin area · median $27.71/hr

$17.37/hr · p10p90 · $66.43/hr

this role: $34.43/hrmedian $28.80/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Herrin, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 64th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% above the Herrin, Illinois median for allied health roles.

Responsible for providing nuclear medicine imaging services, including performing diagnostic examinations and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Lead roles also coordinate duty assignments and serve as the Radiation Safety Officer.

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Position Summary

• Responsible for providing nuclear medicine imaging services.

Education
Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine

Licenses and Certification
IEMA
ARRT or CNMT
BLS

Experience and Skills • Technical Experience

1 year
Lead: 5 years

Role Specific Responsibilities
Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
Maintains equipment.
Ensures radioactive material is properly received, stored, inventoried and disposal.
Verifies patient information.
Lead: Coordinates duty assignments to nuclear medicine technologists.
Lead: Performs and maintains Nuclear Medicine Quality Control activities.
Lead: Serves as a Radiation Safety Officer.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience)

$35.82

To

$55.52

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Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine and certifications including IEMA, ARRT or CNMT, and BLS. Technical experience of 1 year is required, with 5 years required for lead positions.

associate degree
professional certificate
Quality control
Equipment maintenance
Radiation safety
Patient verification
Nuclear medicine imaging
Radiopharmaceutical administration
Radioactive material management

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Salary: $34 - $53/hr
Location: Herrin, Illinois
Posted: Jul 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

Illinois nuclear medicine roles stay specialized

In Illinois, Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles are typically driven by hospital and imaging-center needs for certified staff who can support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role is competitive because employers usually want a formal Nuclear Medicine program, an IEMA License, ARRT(NM) or NMTCB registry, and Basic Life Support, with one year of experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registry, licensure, and CEU history before applying.