Nuclear Medicine Technologist (474)

US Heart and Vascular; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. This role offers a 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts and competitive compensation. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients, preparing and administering doses, performing diagnostic studies, and ensuring equipment quality. Candidates must have an Associates Degree in Radiology Technology, be registered with ARRT or NMTCB, and have BLS/CPR certification. The position promises a supportive team environment and is open to applicants with or without PET experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• Must be registered with ARRT or NMTCB.
• BLS/CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceutical materials under Physician direction.
• Performs diagnostic studies using scanners or scintillation cameras.
• Measures radioactivity and maintains quality control of all equipment.
• Safeguards the privacy of patient health information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Radiology Technology

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (474)

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Associates Degree

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in search of a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ. This position offers a 4‑day workweek with 10‑hour shifts, competitive compensation, and a sign‑on bonus for the candidate interested in joining an amazing team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results
• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses under direction of Physician
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using scanner or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce an image of the organ on photographic film
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors
• Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials
• Maintains quality control of all equipment
• Safeguards the privacy of patient health information
• Attends required meetings
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently when necessary

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
• Must be registered with ARRT or NMTCB
• PET experience is preferred but not required
• BLS/CPR Certification