Elevate Patient Care as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Where Excellence Meets Compassion!

Position Snapshot:

Do you possess a mastery of technical finesse, an unwavering wellspring of compassion, and an unrelenting commitment to redefine patient care? Join us as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, where you'll fuse cutting-edge expertise with heartfelt empathy to craft diagnostic images that illuminate the path to healing.

Your Impact:

At Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, we're not just about images; we're about illuminating lives. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will:

• Champion Precision: Skillfully maneuver advanced cameras to unravel the mysteries of radioactive drugs within the body, producing images that empower medical experts to make accurate diagnoses.
• Craft Connection: Infuse your compassionate touch as you meticulously position patients, choosing the perfect blend of anatomy and technique, all while ensuring their comfort.
• Radiate Safety: Become the guardian of radiation safety, rigorously following protocols, and guidelines to create an environment where safety is the heartbeat of every procedure.
• Empower Confidence: Your hawk-eyed attention will confirm the accuracy of ordered exams, leaving no room for doubt as you match them with physician orders.
• Safeguard Identity: Through a dual-verification ritual, you'll ensure the right patient receives the right care, infusing trust into every step of the journey.
• Illuminate Consent: Secure patient consent with a warm demeanor, respecting their rights while maintaining confidentiality like an unbreakable seal.
• Document Care: Be the voice of patient education, meticulously documenting it on requisitions, and etching the story of each patient's journey through their clinical history.
• Champion Women's Health: With expertise, ensure radiation safety aligns with the unique needs of women of childbearing age, setting a gold standard for comprehensive care.
• IV Virtuoso: Your aseptic prowess will shine as you start and maintain IV catheters, administering life-enhancing radioisotopes and medications with precision.
• Complete the Picture: Guided by protocols, you'll execute each examination with unwavering commitment, leaving no detail unexamined and no care compromised.
• Safety Sentinel: Imbue patient safety into every move you make, ensuring a sanctuary of care for every individual who trusts us.
• Master of Information: From requisition processing to RIS management, your organizational acumen will leave an indelible mark on our workflow.

Your Canvas:

To be a masterpiece in this role, you'll need:

• Certified Expertise: Hold the crown of a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by NMTCB or ARRT-N, endorsed by AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Heartbeat of Life: Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Educational Mosaic: Lay the foundation with graduation from an accredited nuclear medicine program. A touch of an associate degree in health sciences or a related field is our preferred brushstroke.
• Experience Palette: Your canvas will bloom with prior Nuclear Medicine experience or a graduation gown from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, imprinted with the essence of clinical practice.

Join the Symphony of Excellence:

Apply now to harmonize your skills with our vision, and let's paint a portrait of care that redefines the art of healing.

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Qualifications

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Preferred: 1-3 years

Required: ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT; BLS; state license if required.

Responsibilities

Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment; assists practitioner with operation of radiation detection equipment; orders radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation; identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures; processes and files films as needed.