Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Yuma, AZ The credentialed imaging specialist who performs nuclear cardiology scans and ensures diagnostic quality from acquisition to completion. Role Details Field Details Sector Nuclear Cardiology — Outpatient Imaging Reports to Supervising Physician Type Part-time, 1099 Independent Contractor — days/week to grow with volume Start Date June 22, 2026 Location Yuma, AZ — In-person only Rate $55–$65/hr USD Tools Gamma camera (SPECT), PET/CT scanner, Rubidium-82 generator, ECG monitoring systems, Tc-99m radiopharmaceuticals Role Overview Our client requires a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform cardiac imaging procedures at their Yuma, AZ outpatient location. This role is the primary imaging specialist on-site — responsible for radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, SPECT and PET/CT acquisition, equipment QC, and regulatory documentation. The technologist works under physician supervision and coordinates with clinical support staff during stress testing procedures. Volume begins part-time and increases as the practice grows in the Yuma market. This is a 1099 engagement with an expected start date of June 22, 2026. Key Responsibilities Imaging & Radiopharmaceuticals Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders and regulatory requirements Perform SPECT and cardiac PET/CT imaging procedures, including Tc-99m and Rubidium-82 protocols Operate and maintain the Rubidium-82 generator including elution procedures and quality control Execute FDG viability and inflammatory imaging protocols including dietary and insulin clamp preparation Equipment & Quality Control Operate, maintain, and perform QC testing on gamma cameras and PET/CT scanners Ensure image quality and integrity throughout all acquisition procedures Maintain radiopharmaceutical inventory and all required regulatory documentation Patient Care & Compliance Verify patient identity and review history, medications, and contraindications prior to procedures Educate patients on procedures and respond to questions during testing Monitor patients throughout imaging and report concerns to the supervising physician Maintain compliance with radiation safety standards and ALARA principles Document administered doses, imaging procedures, and patient information accurately Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements Coordination & Accreditation Coordinate scheduling and patient flow with physicians and clinical support staff Participate in quality assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities Who Will Succeed This role suits a technologist who takes ownership of the imaging suite from the moment a patient walks in to the moment results are ready. You work well with minimal supervision, maintain high precision under time pressure, and treat regulatory compliance as a professional standard — not a burden. You hold active ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (CNMT) certification and Arizona state licensure You have hands-on experience with both SPECT and PET/CT cardiac imaging You have operated a Rubidium-82 generator and are confident in elution and QC procedures You are precise, documentation-focused, and comfortable in a regulated clinical environment You adapt easily to part-time or variable scheduling as volume develops Experience & Skills Required: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program Current ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (CNMT) certification Current Arizona Nuclear Medicine Technologist state license in good standing Current BLS certification Demonstrated experience with SPECT imaging including Tc-99m radiopharmaceuticals Demonstrated experience with PET/CT imaging including Rubidium-82 generator operation, quality control, and elution Experience with FDG viability and inflammatory imaging protocols including dietary and insulin clamp preparation Ability to work on-site in Yuma, AZ — Mountain Time Strong written and verbal communication — clear clinical documentation required AI-fluent — actively uses AI tools to support documentation, scheduling coordination, or compliance workflows; will be confirmed at screening Preferred: Minimum 1 year of nuclear medicine experience Dedicated nuclear cardiology experience ACLS certification Experience working in outpatient or mobile nuclear cardiology settings #J-18808-Ljbffr