PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Kingman, Arizona
Kingman Regional Medical Center

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Kingman, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Arizona
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist via ARRT (N)
• BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt imaging procedures using professional judgment to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes
• Select appropriate shielding and immobilization devices for patients
• Evaluate lab values before administering contrast media or radioactive isotopes
• Perform venipuncture, maintain IV patency according to guidelines
• Administer radioactive materials and/or contrast agents per established protocols
• Monitor patients and equipment during procedures; document reactions and report issues promptly
• Verify patient identity using two unique identifiers and confirm procedure requests; verify pregnancy status when applicable
• Assess contraindications such as medications or inadequate patient preparation
• Document patient and exam details in PACS/RIS, including exam start and completion times
• Recognize significant clinical information from patient history and medical records impacting exams
• Acquire and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceutical dosages according to physician orders
• Monitor radioactive material levels to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain current licensure and certification through facility recordkeeping
• Follow CDC hand hygiene guidelines and standard precautions to reduce healthcare-acquired infections
• Comply with all National Patient Safety Goals
• Perform daily quality assurance checks on equipment to ensure reliability
• Maintain professional, respectful interactions with patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Stay current with Nuclear Medicine and CT technology advancements and maintain BLS certification
• Participate in staff meetings and complete annual mandatory hospital program updates
• Contribute to department and hospital goals for patient satisfaction

Additional Information

• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted
• Client may cancel or call off up to one shift every two weeks
• 12 hours of non-billable orientation; guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday