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Nuclear Medicine - PET Tech - Full Time

San Juan Regional Medical Center·Farmington, New Mexico

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs
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Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The technologist performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures at a professional level, ensuring compliance with DNV standards and specialty recommendations for the department. Duties include managing image transfer via PACS, utilizing the RIS system, coordinating exams with physicians, and maintaining procedure rooms.

Creating life better here starts with you. At san juan regional medical center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-Driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

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  • Sign-on bonus up to $25,000***

Nuclear Medicine Technologists are entrusted to apply their education in the art of imaging the human body with radionuclides with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Required Behaviors

  • As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values.
  • These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program or Nuclear Medicine Program
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Registered or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
  • NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology
  • BLS certification
  • Physical demands: lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision utilizing industry standards.
  • Ascertains that DNV standards and specialty recommendations are met for the Nuclear Medicine department.
  • Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system.
  • Understand the ordering system through the R.I.S. (Radiology Information System).
  • Understand usage of EMR and order processing.
  • Understand usage of nighthawk Radiology offsite radiologist image transfer.
  • Coordinate Nuclear Medicine exams with radiologist or related physicians as needed.
  • Maintain, clean, and re-stock procedure rooms when needed.
  • Transportation of patients as needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to increase clinical skills.
  • Adheres to SJRMC dress code.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters (i.e., HIPAA)
  • Provide professional communication with staff and patients.
  • Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center.
  • Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:
  • Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions

Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures.

Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection and/or contagious diseases.

Must be physically able to lift move, push, or pull patients.

Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with care and compassion.

Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a formal Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Program and hold current ARRT registration or NMTCB certification, along with BLS certification. The role requires the physical ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds and manage exposure to radiation hazards.

  • professional certificate
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Continuing Education
  • Patient Communication
  • Order Processing
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • DNV Standards Compliance
  • PACS System Operation
  • Patient Transportation
  • Nuclear Medicine Procedures
  • EMR Usage
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • RIS System Operation
  • Lifting Fifty Pounds
  • Radiologist Coordination
  • Radiation Hazard Management

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Farmington, New Mexico
Posted
Apr 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

San Juan Regional Medical Center

SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering...

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IndustryUtilities
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

PET tech roles remain specialized in New Mexico

Demand for PET techs in New Mexico is typically tied to hospital imaging departments and outpatient diagnostic centers that need staff with nuclear medicine training and current ARRT or NMTCB credentials. These roles are competitive because employers look for formal program completion, BLS certification, and the ability to work safely around radiation and physically demanding patient-care tasks. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then confirm the lifting and radiation-safety expectations before applying.

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