Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist for their imaging team in Yuma, AZ. This full-time role involves performing PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will have strong IV skills and relevant certifications. The position includes an on-call rotation and offers a competitive pay rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine experience required.
• Strong IV insertion experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Collaborate with radiologists and support staff.
• Monitor patients during imaging and ensure safety.

Skills

IV skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

ARRT (N) Certification

CNMT Certification

BLS Certification

Arizona Department of Health Services License

Tools

Epic

eUnity

MIMS

Siemens Imaging Equipment

Phillips Imaging Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Pride Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to join our imaging team. This hybrid role focuses 70% on PET/CT imaging and 30% on Nuclear Medicine procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong IV skills, current licensure, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and initiate IVs
• Operate and maintain Siemens and Phillips imaging equipment
• Document procedures in Epic, eUnity (PACS), and MIMS systems
• Monitor patients during imaging and ensure patient safety
• Collaborate with radiologists, Lead Tech, and support staff
• Participate in rotating on-call and weekend coverage

Common Imaging Performed:

PET/CT: Brain, Whole Body

Nuclear Medicine:

• Bone scans, GI blood loss, thyroid uptake, parathyroid, PSA scans
• Cardiac SPECT, CSF cisternograms, renal scans, sentinel node imaging
• HIDA, gastric emptying, lung perfusion, and more

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine experience
• Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) license – Required
• Certification by ARRT (N) or CNMT – Required
• BLS certification – Required
• Proven IV insertion experience
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Willing to take on-call and holiday coverage

Equipment Used:

• PET: Phillips Gemini Mobile (new system in Sept)
• Nuclear Medicine: Siemens
• EMR: Epic
• PACS: eUnity, MIMS

Additional Details:

• Location: Yuma, AZ 85364
• Schedule: 8-Hour Days | Monday–Friday | On-call rotation required
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
• Pay Rate: $33.74 – $38.33 per hour

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.