Nuclear Medicine Tech

• PRN; per diem, as needed
• E. Osborn Rd @ N. Drinkwater Blvd

Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

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.Assumes 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.

Education
High School Diploma or GED and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program Required
Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience
10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program Required

Licenses and Certifications
Certified Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT) AZ State CNMT license and licensure must be provided prior to start date Required
either ARRT or NMTCB Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course. Required