PRN Nuclear Medicine Tech — Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision. This PRN role focuses on preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating gamma cameras and PET scanners, and ensuring radiation safety and accurate record-keeping.

You will collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists, verify patient identity, assess contraindications, and document all procedures in the EMR.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years clinical nuclear medicine procedures.
• 2-4 years in acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Proficient in radiopharmaceutical preparation and safety protocols.
• Strong knowledge of NRC/state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapies per physician orders.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally.
• Verifies patient identity and assesses contraindications.
• Operates and calibrates gamma cameras and PET scanners; ensures image quality.
• Maintains documentation for NRC/state regulatory compliance and EMR entries.

Skills

Imaging techniques

Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiation safety

Regulatory knowledge

EMR documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nuclear Medicine Tech certification

Licensed Radiologic Technologist

ARRT NM certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision. This PRN role focuses on preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating gamma cameras and PET scanners, and ensuring radiation safety and accurate record-keeping.

You will collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists, verify patient identity, assess contraindications, and document all procedures in the EMR.