Imaging Technologist Nuclear Medicine

St. Rose Dominican Siena; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Hospital seeks an Imaging Tech to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging across modalities under supervision. You will operate equipment, follow protocols, and monitor patients to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.

You will produce high-quality images, collaborate with the medical team, and advocate for patient safety and optimal outcomes within the imaging environment. Prior neonate/pediatric imaging experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment and evaluating images to achieve diagnostic quality.
• 1+ year of modality-specific imaging experience.
• Active ARRT registration in radiography; Nevada license preferred.
• BLS certification and state-specific radiography credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment and follow protocols for diagnostic studies.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Collaborate with radiologists and medical team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educate families about procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain safety standards for neonate/pediatric patients.
• Ensure families remain in view and understand procedures.
• Explain procedures in age-appropriate language.

Skills

Imaging equipment operation

Image evaluation

Patient safety

Neonate/pediatric experience

Education

ARRT Radiography

ARRT CT / MR / NM / ARDMS certs

BLS - American Heart Association

Nevada Medical Radiographer license

Associates degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Imaging Tech, you will perform a variety of advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures across diverse imaging modalities, under the general direction of departmental leadership.

Every day, you will expertly operate complex imaging equipment, precisely execute imaging protocols, and meticulously monitor patients to ensure their safety and comfort throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will skillfully produce high-quality diagnostic images, collaborate effectively with the medical team, and steadfastly advocate for patient safety and optimal outcomes within the imaging environment.

• Ensures a safe environment related to equipment, bed/cart rails, and mental status.
• Provides nuclear medicine education that includes explanation and rationale for all test, equipment and procedures explaining to patient/parents/caregivers prior to performance
• Allows control and choices over situations and environment, as appropriate to condition and situation.
• Allows parents/caregivers to hold neonate during nuclear medicine procedure when possible.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected neonate/infant/ pediatric responses during nuclear medicine procedures.
• Keeps parents/caregivers in field of view.
• Explains all nuclear medicine procedures in language that is age appropriate.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must be experienced in operating equipment and evaluating images obtained, including anatomy and pathology so that additional images in varying positions may be obtained if necessary for correct diagnosis.
• One or more years of experience in the modality.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Must have one of the following: registry or certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist RG ARRT, CT ARRT, CT CATTECH, CT MMRT, CT MRITECH, CT XRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CT NMT or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers RG ARDMS. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sonography
• BLS- American Heart Association
• Medical Radiographer: Nevada
• Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Preferred

• Associates

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.