Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Yuma, AZ

The credentialed imaging specialist who performs nuclear cardiology scans and ensures diagnostic quality from acquisition to completion.

Role Details

Field

Details

Sector

Nuclear Cardiology — Outpatient Imaging

Reports to

Supervising Physician

Type

Part-time, 1099 Independent Contractor — days/week to grow with volume

Start Date

June 22, 2026

• Location
• Yuma, AZ — In-person only

Rate

$55–$65/hr USD

Tools

Gamma camera (SPECT), PET/CT scanner, Rubidium-82 generator, ECG monitoring systems, Tc-99m radiopharmaceuticals

Role Overview

Our client requires a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform cardiac imaging procedures at their Yuma, AZ outpatient location. This role is the primary imaging specialist on-site — responsible for radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, SPECT and PET/CT acquisition, equipment QC, and regulatory documentation. The technologist works under physician supervision and coordinates with clinical support staff during stress testing procedures.

Volume begins part-time and increases as the practice grows in the Yuma market. This is a 1099 engagement with an expected start date of June 22, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Imaging & Radiopharmaceuticals
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders and regulatory requirements
Perform SPECT and cardiac PET/CT imaging procedures, including Tc-99m and Rubidium-82 protocols
Operate and maintain the Rubidium-82 generator including elution procedures and quality control
Execute FDG viability and inflammatory imaging protocols including dietary and insulin clamp preparation
Equipment & Quality Control
Operate, maintain, and perform QC testing on gamma cameras and PET/CT scanners
Ensure image quality and integrity throughout all acquisition procedures
Maintain radiopharmaceutical inventory and all required regulatory documentation
Patient Care & Compliance
Verify patient identity and review history, medications, and contraindications prior to procedures
Educate patients on procedures and respond to questions during testing
Monitor patients throughout imaging and report concerns to the supervising physician
Maintain compliance with radiation safety standards and ALARA principles
Document administered doses, imaging procedures, and patient information accurately
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
Coordination & Accreditation
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow with physicians and clinical support staff
Participate in quality assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities

Who Will Succeed

This role suits a technologist who takes ownership of the imaging suite from the moment a patient walks in to the moment results are ready. You work well with minimal supervision, maintain high precision under time pressure, and treat regulatory compliance as a professional standard — not a burden.

You hold active ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (CNMT) certification and Arizona state licensure

You have hands-on experience with both SPECT and PET/CT cardiac imaging

You have operated a Rubidium-82 generator and are confident in elution and QC procedures

You are precise, documentation-focused, and comfortable in a regulated clinical environment

You adapt easily to part-time or variable scheduling as volume develops

Experience & Skills

Required

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Current ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (CNMT) certification
Current Arizona Nuclear Medicine Technologist state license in good standing
Current BLS certification
Demonstrated experience with SPECT imaging including Tc-99m radiopharmaceuticals
Demonstrated experience with PET/CT imaging including Rubidium-82 generator operation, quality control, and elution
Experience with FDG viability and inflammatory imaging protocols including dietary and insulin clamp preparation
Ability to work on-site in Yuma, AZ — Mountain Time
Strong written and verbal communication — clear clinical documentation required
AI-fluent — actively uses AI tools to support documentation, scheduling coordination, or compliance workflows; will be confirmed at screening

Preferred

• Minimum 1 year of nuclear medicine experience
• Dedicated nuclear cardiology experience
• ACLS certification
• Experience working in outpatient or mobile nuclear cardiology settings