Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technology (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Patient Population: Adults, Geriatrics (preferred experience with Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents)
• Number of Rooms: 4 General, 1 SPECT/CT, 2 PET/CT
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend work: Not required
• On-call: Minimal call required (hours: 4 PM to 6 AM Monday-Friday; 24-hour coverage on weekends)
• Floating: Not required
• Locals: No locals within 100 miles accepted
• Pending State License accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week (facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification
• ARRT(R) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• New Mexico State License (Nuclear Medicine Tech license required; PET license preferred)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)
• National certification verification required
• Original New Mexico license with 3D seal must be presented onsite

Special Skills & Procedures

• Outpatient and inpatient care
• IV starts and phlebotomy
• PACS system experience
• Cardiac, Bone Scan, Brain Scan, Liver/Spleen Scan, Lung Scan, Renal Flow, Shunt, Thyroid Studies, Tumor Localization, SPECT, Myocardial imaging
• Drawing venous blood and maintaining peripheral IVs
• Handling and disposal of radioactive materials
• Diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging including: Cardiac, Bone Scan, HIDA, MUGA Scan, Renogram, Liver/Spleen, Infection imaging
• SPECT/CT scans including infection imaging, MIBG, WB I-123 and I-131 imaging, Y-90 imaging
• PET/CT scanning including FDG, Dotatate, PSMA
• Therapies including I-131, Xofigo, Lutathera

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with pediatric services
• Short-term, acute care setting
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Hunter Green
• Free parking available

Important Notes

• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required for travelers after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (facility not near public transportation)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation), and other standard screenings required
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination required (exceptions allowed with proper documentation)
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific mask models accepted)
• Various competency exams and pass/fail testing required, including medication and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams
• Multiple facility-specific documents and attestations required prior to start

Required Qualifications Summary

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in New Mexico
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Adult or Geriatric patients
• Experience in Clinic, Inpatient, and Outpatient settings
• Proficient in outpatient procedures
• Skilled in phlebotomy
• Experience with PACS systems
• Ability to start and maintain peripheral IVs
• Knowledge and experience in storing, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience not required

References & Work History

• Two professional references within the last three years required
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history verification required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for Nuclear Medicine Technologists interested in travel assignments in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment with a diverse patient population.