Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine
About The Position
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and high standards of care. The role is PRN, with varied days and hours, at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The technologist prepares patients and rooms, explains procedures, administers and documents isotope dosages, performs nuclear medicine studies, coordinates exam scheduling, and monitors patients during procedures. The position also involves maintaining and checking equipment and work areas, performing quality control, following departmental and safety standards, using radiology and hospital information systems, participating in professional development, and taking call for Nuclear Medicine procedures. Presbyterian highlights educational and career development options, staff safety resources, shift and qualification differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, and loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Employees also have access to a wellness program with on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges. Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908, with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- NM Nuclear Medicine Tech qualification.
- Complete ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification within six months after graduation; selected candidates must sign an agreement to obtain this credential.
- BLS certification required at time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients to the scanning room and prepare and maintain rooms.
- Explain procedures to patients.
- Administer isotope dosages accurately according to departmental procedures and record the dosages administered.
- Observe patients during procedures and report unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
- Schedule Nuclear Medicine exams to coordinate with other patient exams.
- Perform Nuclear Medicine studies, determine the appropriate isotope, obtain patient histories, and review patient conditions.
- Maintain gamma cameras and other equipment in efficient operating condition; perform scheduled quality control and contact outside service providers for major malfunctions.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
- Use the Radiology Information System and hospital information systems as required.
- Check equipment, supplies, and accessories regularly and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
- Participate in educational programs, workshops, current literature, in-services, and seminars to support professional development.
- Attend meetings as required or requested.
- Take call for Nuclear Medicine procedures.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly requesting 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.
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
