Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cottonwood, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Allied Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available

Opportunity:

Nuclear Medical Technician - Nuclear Med Technician / Radiology

Job Details:

• Work 5x8 hour shifts Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• On-call requirement every 3rd weekend from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Holiday call expected if federal holiday occurs during contract
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week with facility allowed 6 call-offs during 13-week assignment
• Must be able to function unsupervised after two weeks of onsite training
• Work with another Nuclear Medicine tech or occasionally work independently
• May need to work between two departments
• Daily caseload of 8-10 patients
• Work with 2 cameras - one in cardiology for stress tests, one in radiology for general NM studies
• Required certifications: MRTBE (Arizona license), NMTCB and/or ARRT, BLS (American Heart Association)
• Arizona fingerprint clearance card required
• 1 year of experience required
• Must be skilled in cardiac, bone scan, brain scan, lung scan, renal flow, thyroid studies, SPECT, and myocardial procedures
• Skills required: drawing venous blood, starting and maintaining IVs, PACS system
• Work with patient age groups including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Any solid color scrubs required
• Charting system: Cerner (preferred experience)
• Free parking provided

Facility:

This short-term acute care facility is a 87-bed teaching hospital with Level IV trauma designation. The facility maintains high quality and patient safety standards including medication administration protocols. The nuclear medicine department operates with modern equipment including Philips and Siemens systems, providing comprehensive nuclear medicine services to support both inpatient and outpatient care needs.

Location:

Cottonwood, AZ

Cottonwood offers a beautiful desert setting in Arizona's Verde Valley, known for its stunning red rock formations and mild climate year-round. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, wine tasting in nearby Sedona, and access to historic attractions, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance in a scenic environment.