Nuclear Medicine Tech

50 Thompson Peak Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for PRN per diem coverage in the day shift. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, calibrating and recording isotope data, and ensuring patient safety and comfort under supervision.

Requires ARRT or NMTCB, CNMT where applicable, and AZ CNMT license; 10 months of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or accredited training is required, with BLS certification and ability to rotate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with ARRT/NMTCB radiography training.
• 10 months Nuclear Medicine clinical experience or completion of accredited program.
• BLS certification and ARRT or NMTCB licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures as directed.
• Calibrate, administer, and record isotope dosage and examination data.
• Enter data using hospital software and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Rotate through department and cover at multiple network locations as needed.
• Maintain equipment, perform QC testing, and assist with daily workflow.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; ARRT or NMTCB radiography program

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Primary City/State

Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Category

Healthcare Support

Shift

Day

Department

RAD Nuclear Medicine PRN; per diem, as needed E. Thompson Peak Pkway @ N. Scottsdale Rd

Responsibilities

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

• 10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

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

Benefits

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Company Culture

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

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