Nuclear Medicine Tech

Unlock Your Potential For Professional Development

$10,000 Sign On Bonus available to those with 1+ years of PET/Nuclear Med experience! Relocation Bonus available too!

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:

• Exceptional Colleagues

  • Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.

  • Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.

• Health and Well-Being

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals

  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions

  • Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Employee Identity Theft Protection

  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees' children of all ages

• Career Growth and Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees

  • As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

  • So much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.

• Selects the most appropriate and cost-effective action plan after reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient's abilities and condition.

• Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.

• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media or radioactive isotopes.

• Performs venipuncture, IV patency and maintenance according to established guidelines.

• Administers radioactive materials and or contrast agents according to established guidelines.

• Observes patient and equipment during procedures, documents patient reactions or problems on requisitions and reports immediately to supervisor.

• Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested. Verifies female patient pregnancy status when appropriate.

• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.

• Documents patient and exam occurrences in PACS/RIS to include exam start complete times.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to include knowledge and abilities in basic and complex diagnostic NM and PET procedures.

• Abilities and knowledge in managing a patient care environment with increased exposure to infectious diseases, carcinogens and radiation.

• Knowledge of Computerized Tomography imaging procedures and technology to include knowledge of specifications, standards, and tolerances for the operation of CT equipment.

Education:

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current registration and licensure by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).

• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (NM) or Current Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification.

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferences

• Education preferred from an accredited program for Nuclear Medicine Technology via ARRT or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist via NMTCB

Work Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze and apply theory to practice skills.

• Standing and walking for periods of 2 hours or longer.

• Possible exposure to blood product and radiation.

• Lifting equipment up to 50lbs, and pushing equipment up to 150lbs and assisting with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300lbs

• Concentration, visual and auditory acuity for watching monitors and following instructions during procedures.