Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Protouch Staffing; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Ancillary insurance

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Roswell, NM. This full-time role involves performing nuclear medicine procedures, administering radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction, and maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Recent graduates are welcomed with opportunities for growth. The position includes a retention bonus and relocation assistance to support a smooth transition.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Active NM license in NM.
• CNMT or ARRT(N) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures under physician direction.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and ensure safe handling.
• Maintain quality control and radiation safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

NM license (New Mexico)

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification

Tools

PET/CT

Gamma Camera

Dose Calibrator

Job description

Location

Roswell, New Mexico

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Weekends

No weekend work

Call

No call for radiology staff

Retention Bonus & Relocation Assistance

$1,500 retention bonus per modality per year with a three-year commitment

Relocation assistance is available

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Roswell, NM.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform nuclear medicine procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction, operate and maintain nuclear medicine equipment, perform required quality control and radiation safety procedures, and ensure accurate documentation of patient examinations and radioactive materials.

Experience is preferred, but recent graduate candidates are welcome to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure female patients are not pregnant or nursing before applicable procedures.
• Prepare patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices as needed.
• Maneuver equipment and position it to capture the required images.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients to detect disease under the direction of a physician.
• Following physician prescriptions, calculate, measure, and record radiation dosages or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of.
• Produce computer-generated images by post-processing raw data for interpretation by a physician.
• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual quality control on:
• Survey Meter
• Dose Calibrator
• Well/Prober Counter
• NM Gamma Camera
• PET/CT
• Complete quality source inventory every six months.
• Complete daily and weekly area surveys and wipe tests required by state regulations.
• Complete surveys and wipe tests and record incoming and outgoing radioactive materials, including radiopharmaceuticals, point sources, and new radioactive sources for the department.
• Maintain radioactive waste, including returned doses, radioactive IV sites, and wipe test strips, by returning materials to the vendor or storing them in appropriate waste bins until they have decayed sufficiently for regular or biohazard disposal.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals for patients.
• Complete required quality controls and equipment maintenance.
• Draw labs for patients as needed.
• Start IVs for examinations when required and remove them when completed.
• Document patient care services and examinations in the Electronic Medical Record.
• File PET Scan Data Acquisition Sheets and verification forms in the EMR.
• Validate TeleRad orders with appropriate information for reading.
• Ensure prior images and necessary reports are available for comparison by the contracted Radiologist.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify errors, defects, or other problems.
• Maintain equipment and follow applicable state and NRC standards, laws, and regulations.
• Maneuver CT equipment and position it to capture the correct images.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience, with the range established using the latest Department of Workforce Solutions labor statistics.

Additional $2.00 per hour per modality is added to the base salary.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program
• Current New Mexico Nuclear Medicine Technologist license
• Current CNMT or ARRT(N) certification
• Experience preferred; recent graduates may be considered

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Ancillary insurance
• Paid time off
• Six paid holidays