Nuclear Medicine Tech

20 Deer Valley Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under supervision. This role requires calibrating and administering isotope dosages, recording examination data, and ensuring patient safety.

Must have ARRT or NMTCB radiography program credentials; CNMT and AZ CNMT license are required before start date. High School diploma or GED is required, with an Associate's degree preferred. Per diems and on-call coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; ARRT or NMTCB radiography program required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• CNMT certification and AZ CNMT license required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under supervision.
• Calibration, administration, and documentation of isotope dosages and examination data.
• Obtain patient history and monitor patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Transport patients to exam rooms and prepare/maintain room equipment.
• Use RIS, PACS and other image management systems for data and image handling.
• Assist in department orientation, training, and rotation across network locations.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Data entry

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT or NMTCB radiography program

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

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

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.

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. 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 Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience

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

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

We're all in for your career.

Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication.

We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

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

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.