Nuclear Medicine Tech

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth’s Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for PRN night and on-call shifts (4pm–7:30am) in the RAD Nuclear Medicine department.

You will perform diagnostic/therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, calibrate dosages, obtain patient histories, and operate RIS/PACS. ARRT/NMTCB certification and CNMT license, plus BLS, are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and completion of ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program.
• ARRT or NMTCB radiography program certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned.
• Calibrates/administers/records isotopes dosage and examination data.
• Obtains patient history, performs nuclear medicine studies and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Transport patient to exam room/table, prepares and maintains room.
• Obtains and evaluates images for quality assurance; uses RIS, PACS and other image management systems.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order and performs quality control testing.
• Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Participates in orientation, training and inservicing; rotates throughout department as staffing and volume dictate.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff; maintains stock and inventory.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Department

RAD Nuclear Medicine - PRN; per diem, as needed - NIGHTS & on-call; 4pm-7:30am - N. 27th Ave @ W. Beardsley Rd

Primary City/State

Deer Valley Medical Center

Category

Healthcare Support

Shift

Evening

Department

RAD Nuclear Medicine - PRN; per diem, as needed - NIGHTS & on-call; 4pm-7:30am - N. 27th Ave @ W. Beardsley Rd

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor or radiologist, this position performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
• Calibrates/administers/records isotopes dosage and examination data.
• Obtains patient history, performs nuclear medicine studies and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
• Transport patient to exam room/table, prepares and maintains room.
• Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by Nuclear Medicine procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing.
• Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Participates in orientation, training, and inservicing of staff as needed. Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program Required

Experience

Associate's Degree Preferred 10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program Requir e d

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT) AZ State CNMT license and licensure must be provided prior to start date Required

either ARRT or NMTCB Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course. Required

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