Job Title: Nuclear Med Tech/PET
Location: Yuma AZ
Department/Unit: Nuclear Medicine
Shift: 8 Hours Days
Job Description
EliteCare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nuclear Med Tech/PET to join our dynamic team in Yuma AZ. If you are passionate about providing highquality imaging services and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment we encourage you to apply!
General Certification Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) License
- Certification from either:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear (ARRT(N))
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
Department Overview
- Scanners/Rooms:
- 1 PET Scanner
- 3 Nuclear Medicine Cameras
- Coverage:
- 70% PET
- 30% Nuclear Medicine
Common Types of Imaging/Studies Performed
- PET Imaging:
- PET CT brain
- PET CT whole body
- Nuclear Medicine Imaging:
- Bone scan
- Whole body scan
- Brain scans
- Cardiac pool and MPI SPECT
- CSF Cisternogram
- Gastric emptying
- HIDA scans
- GI blood loss
- Lung perfusion scans
- Parathyroid renal scans
- Sentinel node thyroid scans
- Whole body and thyroid uptake scans
- PSA scans (coming soon)
Experience or Must Have Skills
- Required:
- Must have IV experience.
- Open to firsttime travelers with at least 1 year of experience.
- PET and Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
- No new graduates; must have 12 years of previous experience in PET.
Average Workload
- PET Scans: 810 per day (1 tech)
- Nuclear Medicine Scans: 1215 per day (split between 2 techs)
Technology and Equipment
- EMR/PACS:
- Epic
- PACS: eUnity (General viewer) MIMS (PET viewer)
- Department Specific Equipment:
- PET: Mobile unit Phillips Gemini (new machine in September)
- Nuclear Medicine: Siemens equipment
Additional Information
- Radiology Supervisor/Lead Tech:
- The Lead Tech functions as an alternate radiation safety officer and will work closely with new hires.
- Radiologists onsite: Multiple radiologists available 24/7.
- IV Starts: Required to start IVs.
Scheduling Details
- Shifts: Centralized scheduling office utilizes a template.
- Weekday Hours: MF either 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM.
- Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Oncall rotation required.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity we look forward to receiving your application!
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