Nuclear Medicine Tech

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor or a radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Tech performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The position may provide coverage at various locations in the network and rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate. The role also assists with coordinating daily department workflow and helps maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma and completion of an ARRT- or NMTCB-accredited Radiography program, or a U.S. military Radiography training program.
• More than 10 months of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Arizona state licensure must be provided before the start date.
• CNMT certification, or ARRT certification, or NMTCB CNMT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through a healthcare provider course.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks and procedures, including data entry using appropriate hospital software.
• Calibrate, administer, and record isotope dosages and examination data.
• Obtain patient histories, perform nuclear medicine studies, and observe patients during procedures to support their safety and comfort.
• Transport patients to the exam room or table and prepare and maintain the room.
• Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality assurance, including laterality marking and annotation as required by procedure protocols; use RIS, PACS, and other image management systems as needed.
• Maintain equipment in efficient operating order and perform and document required quality control testing.
• Contact service providers for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
• Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
• Assist in coordinating the department’s daily workflow.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area.
• Maintain stock and inventory as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED