Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining high standards of care.

The position offers varied shifts, on-site work, and opportunities for career development, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must obtain ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification within 6 months after graduation.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to scanning room; prepares and maintains rooms.
• Explains procedure to patients.
• Administers isotope dosage accurately following established procedures; records dosage.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports unusual occurrences.
• Schedules Nuclear Medicine exams to coordinate with other patient exams.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine studies and determines isotope required.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiology equipment

Quality control

Education

Associate Degree NM Nuclear Medicine Tech

Tools

BLS certification

ARRT/NMTCB credentialing timeline

Job description

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $66.64

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining high standards of care. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to excellence,

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to scanning room; prepares and maintains rooms.
• Explains procedure to patients.
• Administers isotope dosage accurately following established departmental procedures; accurately records dosage administered.
• Observe patient during procedure and report any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules Nuclear Medicine exams to coordinate with other patient exams.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine studies; determines appropriate isotope required; obtains patient history and reviews patient condition.
• Maintains gamma cameras and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs quality control on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
• Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, workshops, current literature, inservices and/or seminars.
• Attends meetings as required or requested.
• Takes call for Nuclear Medicine procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree NM Nuclear Medicine Tech
• Requires Completion of ARRT(N) or NMTCB Certification within 6 months after graduation.
• Candidates who are selected for the position must sign an agreement to obtain this credential.
• BLS required at time of hire.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of NewMexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve NewMexico for years to come.