Nuclear Medicine Tech

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Paradise Hills (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Tech to join their team in Albuquerque, NM. This position involves preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and therapy, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program, completed a clinical internship, and hold necessary certifications including a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from the State of NM. The role offers a People-First environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• One year clinical internship required.
• ARRT(N), or NMTCB, or ASCP(N) certification.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate issued by the State of NM.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Maintains compliance and patient safety standards.
• Performs quality control and maintains equipment.
• Communicates effectively with customers and staff.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Quality control of equipment

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Nuclear Medicine Tech in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Get to Know Your Team

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• May provide clerical support for the assigned department, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, record keeping and answering phones.
• Performs quality control and maintains equipment, and reports areas of concern to the appropriate manager.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Maintains credentials and/or licensures.
• Participates and attends departmental meetings.
• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups, demonstrating our commitment to "service".

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• One (1) year clinical internship
• ARRT(N), or NMTCB, or ASCP(N)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate issued by the State of NM.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two (2) years of related experience.