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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-service acute care hospital established in 1961 with a broad clinical footprint across cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, stroke, and emergency medicine
- Level I Trauma Center providing the highest level of trauma readiness in the region
- Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with dedicated neurological services through the Carondelet Neurological Institute
- Carondelet Joint Replacement Center supporting a high-volume orthopedic program
- Labor and delivery units described as spacious and comfortable, reflecting investment in women's services
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment across all patient age groups
- Responsibilities include ordering, preparing, and administering radiopharmaceuticals via injection, ingestion, or inhalation; operating radiation detection equipment; and processing and filing films
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with physician oversight and team-based care model
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program required
- ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-NM) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) credential required
- Current BLS certification required
- Arizona state license required if mandated by state regulation
- One to three years of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred
About the Community
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.