Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job in Albuquerque, NM

You'll work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, serving adults, geriatrics, and pediatric patients across a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.

What You'll Do

• Operate 4 general rooms, 1 SPECT/CT unit, and 2 PET/CT units
• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging including cardiac studies, bone scans, HIDA, renogram, liver/spleen, and infection imaging
• Conduct SPECT/CT scans including infection imaging, MIBG, WB I-123 and I-131 imaging, and Y-90 imaging
• Perform PET/CT scanning with FDG, Dotatate, and PSMA protocols
• Administer therapeutic agents including I-131, Xofigo, and Lutathera
• Handle IV starts, phlebotomy, and peripheral IV maintenance
• Manage storage, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials per protocol
• Use Cerner charting system and PACS for documentation

What You Need

• Current ARRT N or NMTCB certification
• Current ARRT R certification
• Current BLS certification
• New Mexico State License (PET license preferred)
• Minimum 1 year nuclear medicine experience (first-time technologists welcome)
• Willingness to perform IV starts and phlebotomy

Assignment Details

• 13-week contract; minimum 10-week duration required
• 5x8 Days schedule
• 40 guaranteed hours per week with facility allowed 3 call-offs throughout assignment
• Minimal on-call: Monday–Friday 1600–0600, and one 24-hour weekend shift
• Weekly pay: $2,640
• Start date: June 15, 2026
• Must travel; no local applicants within 100 miles accepted
• Hunter green scrubs required