Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
5x8 hrs
$33-41/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care486 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist (1 year)
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. Is skilled in the area of Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
- Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear med 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.
- Minimum Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
- Licensure/Certifications:
- ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT
- BLS
- State license if required
- Preferred Requirements
- Experience: 1-3 years
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Facility
Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
Pros
Staffing coordinator is flexible and helpful with whatever I needed. The unit is welcoming and friendly. I will try to come back for sure. Happy to have made this my first travel experience!
Cons
Telemetry is the same no matter where you go… hospitals are hospitals.


- Short Term Acute Care
- 486 beds
Employer
Tenet-AZ Region
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