Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging & Therapy

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist II to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, maintain equipment, and comply with regulatory standards.

Role involves collaboration with physicians and radiologists, EMR documentation, and participation in QA/QC, staff mentoring, and safety reporting to support efficient nuclear medicine services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complex imaging procedures (planar, SPECT, and therapeutic studies) per physician orders.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals with strict radiation safety protocols.
• Evaluate patient condition and history prior to procedures and confirm exam appropriateness.
• Operate and calibrate imaging equipment, ensuring image quality and performance.
• Document radiopharmaceutical usage and imaging data in EMR.
• Assist with department operations, QA/QC, and compliance.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Quality control

Patient communication

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

SPECT systems

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist II to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, maintain equipment, and comply with regulatory standards.

Role involves collaboration with physicians and radiologists, EMR documentation, and participation in QA/QC, staff mentoring, and safety reporting to support efficient nuclear medicine services.