Nuclear Medicine Technologist I — $15K Sign-On Bonus

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I in Tucson, AZ. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring radiation safety while delivering high-quality patient care.

You will operate imaging equipment, document procedures in the EMR, and collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nuclear medicine experience.
• 2–4 years preferred in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies following protocols.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally with safety.
• Assesses patient condition, verifies identity, screens for contraindications.
• Operates gamma cameras and PET scanners for image acquisition and quality control.
• Maintains documentation for NRC/state regulatory compliance.
• Ensures safe handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Documents procedures and interactions in the EMR.
• Collaborates with radiologists and other clinicians to improve imaging accuracy.

Skills

Nuclear imaging

Radiopharmaceutical prep

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

EMR documentation

Patient care

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I in Tucson, AZ. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring radiation safety while delivering high-quality patient care.

You will operate imaging equipment, document procedures in the EMR, and collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists.