Advanced Nuclear Medicine Imaging Technologist

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist II to perform advanced imaging and radiopharmaceutical procedures with a focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves operating gamma cameras and PET scanners, performing QC, documenting in EMR, and mentoring staff and students, while collaborating with physicians and radiologists to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience performing nuclear medicine imaging procedures in a clinical or hospital setting required
• Experience with advanced nuclear medicine procedures, including SPECT and therapy applications in an acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs complex nuclear medicine imaging procedures, including planar, SPECT, and therapeutic studies.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally with strict radiation safety.
• Operates and maintains gamma cameras and PET scanners, ensuring image quality.
• Performs quality control testing on imaging equipment and documents results.
• Documents radiopharmaceutical usage and patient interactions in EMR.
• Provides patient and family education about procedures and post-care.
• Mentors students and junior staff, supports departmental standards.
• Responds to spills or incidents per protocol.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

SPECT

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

EMR documentation

Job description

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist II to perform advanced imaging and radiopharmaceutical procedures with a focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves operating gamma cameras and PET scanners, performing QC, documenting in EMR, and mentoring staff and students, while collaborating with physicians and radiologists to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging.