Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPrimary City/State: Sonoran Crossing Medical Center - 33400 N 32nd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85085Category: Healthcare SupportShift: DayDepartment: RAD Nuclear Medicine$10k Sign-on Bonus AvailableMonday - Friday; 7am-2:30pm with call from 2:30p-5pmN. 32nd @ W. Dove Valley RdGreat care starts with great people. (Like you.)At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor or radiologist, this position performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network. Calibrates/administers/records isotopes dosage and examination data.Obtains patient history, performs nuclear medicine studies and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.Transport patient to exam room/table, prepares and maintains room.Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by Nuclear Medicine procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing.Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.Participates in orientation, training, and inservicing of staff as needed. Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department's activities.Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program RequiredAssociates PreferredEXPERIENCE>10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program RequiredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - License AZ State licensure must be provided prior to start date RequiredARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Certification Required orNMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) - CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) - Certification RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Basic Life Support healthcare provider course. Required