Nuclear Medicine Tech — Day Shift, $15k Sign-On

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and ensure radiation safety while maintaining accurate records.

You will collaborate with radiologists and other clinicians to deliver high-quality imaging and patient care, with responsibilities spanning procedure execution, safety compliance, and effective patient communication.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience performing nuclear medicine procedures in a clinical or hospital setting.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Licenses/certifications in nuclear medicine and radiologic technology as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies per protocol and orders.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals following safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses patient condition, verifies identity, and screens for contraindications.
• Operates and calibrates imaging equipment (gamma cameras, PET scanners) for quality images.
• Maintains records and ensures NRC/state regulatory compliance; documents procedures in EMR.
• Handles radioactive materials safely and reports spills per RSO guidelines.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety procedures

Patient care & communication

Record keeping / EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and ensure radiation safety while maintaining accurate records.

You will collaborate with radiologists and other clinicians to deliver high-quality imaging and patient care, with responsibilities spanning procedure execution, safety compliance, and effective patient communication.