<p>Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join its imaging team at a full-service acute care campus that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the Carondelet Neurological Institute. This is a hands-on clinical role performing the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician direction, serving patients across all age groups from newborn to elderly. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for eligible candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service acute care hospital established in 1961 with a broad clinical footprint across cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, stroke, and emergency medicine</li> <li>Level I Trauma Center providing the highest level of trauma readiness in the region</li> <li>Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with dedicated neurological services through the Carondelet Neurological Institute</li> <li>Carondelet Joint Replacement Center supporting a high-volume orthopedic program</li> <li>Labor and delivery units described as spacious and comfortable, reflecting investment in women's services</li> <li>Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment across all patient age groups</li> <li>Responsibilities include ordering, preparing, and administering radiopharmaceuticals via injection, ingestion, or inhalation; operating radiation detection equipment; and processing and filing films</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with physician oversight and team-based care model</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program required</li> <li>ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-NM) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) credential required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Arizona state license required if mandated by state regulation</li> <li>One to three years of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and birding in Saguaro National Park. The city combines a low cost of living relative to other major Southwest metros with a vibrant arts scene, University of Arizona cultural amenities, and a diverse culinary landscape. Tucson's sunny climate, affordable housing, and proximity to both Phoenix and the Mexican border make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking lifestyle balance alongside strong clinical practice.</p>