Nuclear Med Tech/PET

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 high-quality 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 first-time travelers with at least 1 year of experience.
• PET and Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• No new graduates; must have 1-2 years of previous experience in PET.
  
  

Average Workload

• PET Scans: 8-10 per day (1 tech)
• Nuclear Medicine Scans: 12-15 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 on-site: Multiple radiologists available 24/7.
• IV Starts: Required to start IVs.
  
  

Scheduling Details

• Shifts: Centralized scheduling office utilizes a template.
• Weekday Hours: M-F, either 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM.
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: On-call rotation required.
  
  

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application!

Skills: rnp,basic life support (bls),american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt),nuclear,pet-ct