Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Imaging Specialist (Sign-On Bonus)

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Sign-on bonus $10,000 for new grads

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures, operate radiology equipment, and ensure patient safety within a collaborative care team.

Requires an associate degree in nuclear medicine or equivalent, MRT/NMTCB-ARRT-N licensure, and BLS. 1+ year experience preferred; sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience: One year Nuclear Medicine experience preferred, but not required.
• Licensure: Nuclear Medicine MRT and NMTCB/ARRT-N; BLS certification.
• Knowledge/Skills: knowledge of scanner use, image transfer, positioning patients, quality control, documentation, communication, and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures including organ imaging and function studies.
• Assists physician in therapeutic use of radioisotopes and administers isotope dosage accurately.
• Maintains operation and troubleshooting of imaging equipment; calls for repairs as needed.
• Transfers, positions, and guides patients to obtain desired imaging results.
• Maintains image production quality and adheres to safety and asepsis standards.
• Works as part of the healthcare team with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Performs routine clerical tasks and uses department systems for order entry and scheduling.
• Assists in clinical education of students and peers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Tucson Medical Center seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures, operate radiology equipment, and ensure patient safety within a collaborative care team.

Requires an associate degree in nuclear medicine or equivalent, MRT/NMTCB-ARRT-N licensure, and BLS. 1+ year experience preferred; sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.