Nuclear Medicine Technologist I — Day Shift, $15K Sign-On

CHS Career Site; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical)

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, and documenting in the EMR for accurate records.

The position requires 0-2 years of experience with NRC/state regulations knowledge, and licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nuclear medicine imaging techniques and radiopharmaceutical preparation.
• Knowledge of NRC, state, and federal regulations for nuclear medicine and radiation protection.
• Ability to recognize abnormal scans and identify technical errors to improve imaging accuracy.
• Strong communication and patient care skills, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies following physician orders.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals per safety protocols and policies.
• Assesses patient condition before procedures and verifies proper identification.
• Operates and calibrates nuclear medicine imaging equipment for quality control.
• Maintains documentation for NRC/state regulatory compliance.
• Handles radioactive materials according to safety protocols and regulations.
• Documents all procedures in the EMR with accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Patient communication

Equipment calibration

Documentation

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, and documenting in the EMR for accurate records.

The position requires 0-2 years of experience with NRC/state regulations knowledge, and licensure as applicable.