Nuclear Medicine Technologist I — $20K Sign-On

Carlsbad Medical Center; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Excellent pay

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision. You will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, maintain radiation safety, and document procedures in the EMR, ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires knowledge of imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical handling, and strong patient communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years nuclear medicine experience in a clinical or hospital setting required.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Proficiency in nuclear medicine imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and radiation safety procedures.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, state, and federal regulations for nuclear medicine and radiation protection.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies following physician orders to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally, adhering to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses patient condition before procedures, verifying identity and contraindications, ensuring exam appropriateness.
• Operates and calibrates nuclear medicine imaging equipment (gamma cameras, PET scanners) for quality imaging.
• Performs routine QC checks on imaging equipment and documentation for NRC/state compliance.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials per safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients and families and provides post-procedure care information as needed.
• Documents all procedures and interactions in the EMR with accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborates with Radiologists and vendors to update NucMed protocols.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety

Record-keeping

Patient communication

Equipment calibration

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision. You will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, maintain radiation safety, and document procedures in the EMR, ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires knowledge of imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical handling, and strong patient communication skills.