Nuclear Medicine Tech

30 Shea Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth’s Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under supervision, with independent judgment and adherence to safety protocols.

You will calibrate isotopes, obtain histories, operate RIS/PACS, participate in training, and rotate across the department to support patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB radiography program completion.
• CNMT certification and AZ licensure required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates/administers/records isotope dosages and examination data.
• Obtains patient history and performs nuclear medicine studies with patient safety in mind.
• Operates and maintains RIS/PACS and other imaging systems.
• Rotates through department and assists in daily workflow coordination.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Patient care

Quality control

RIS/PACS

Education

ARRT or NMTCB Radiography program

Tools

RIS/PACS

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: RAD Nuclear Medicine PRN; per diem, as needed E. Osborn Rd @ N. Drinkwater Blvd

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Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program Required Associates Preferred

EXPERIENCE

Other >10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience Required

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - License AZ State CNMT license and licensure must be provided prior to start date Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Basic Life Support healthcare provider course Required
• ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Certification Required
• or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) - CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) - Certification Required

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

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