Nuclear Medicine Tech - PRN - Nuclear Medicine

White Mountain Regional Medical Center; Springerville (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

White Mountain Regional Medical Center seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging and interpretation under the supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Manager. You will operate equipment, manage the lab daily, schedule patients, and report any equipment failures, while contributing to a patient-centered culture.

The role requires a degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, ARRT or MNTCB registration, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Three years hospital experience (preferred).
• Must be registered with ARRT or MNTCB; BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using nuclear medicine.
• Independently operate nuclear medicine equipment and manage daily laboratory operations.
• Maintain patient schedule and report equipment failures; conduct quality assessment.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Hospital experience

ARRT/MNTCB certification knowledge

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a clinical position that provides information about both structure and function with every major organ within the body by the injection of radioactive materials. The technologist is responsible for the independent operation of equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using nuclear medicine. The technologist is also responsible for daily operations of the laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment. Through collaboration with all members of the health-care team, strives to support a patient centered culture and gain knowledge and skills to further the practice of the quality of patient services provided at WMRMC. Under the direct supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Manager, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist exercises independent judgement in applying professional knowledge required to plan, prioritize and organize responsibilities in support of the clinical department.

This position is safety sensitive and subject to WMRMC’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

PRN - Non Benefitted

Required Education

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Required Experience/Knowledge

• Skilled professional with a solid foundation of Nuclear Medicine
• Knowledge of ARRA/federal radiation guideline

Preferred Education And Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in a hospital environment

Required Licensees & Certifications

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (MNTCB)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Equal Opportunity Employer

White Mountain Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.