Lead Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tulsa, OK invites a Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech to join our day shift, full-time team. You will oversee routine Nuclear Medicine procedures, supervise technologists, and ensure top-quality patient care with strict safety and compliance.

Under Radiologist and Radiology Director guidance, you’ll lead operational, financial, and personnel activities while maintaining accreditation standards and a culture of excellence in a modern imaging department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• ARRT(N), or NMTCB, or ASCP(N).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all healthcare services within the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Perform and supervise routine Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Maintain quality imaging standards and ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership to Nuclear Medicine technologists and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

ARRT(N) OR NMTCB OR ASCP(N) certification

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

• The Nuclear Medicine Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all healthcare services within the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• This position assists with operational, financial, and personnel management activities to ensure efficient department performance and high-quality patient care.
• Under the direction of the Radiologist and Radiology Director, the lead provides clinical leadership to Nuclear Medicine technologists, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• The role involves performing and supervising routine Nuclear Medicine procedures, maintaining quality imaging standards, and ensuring compliance with all radiation and physical safety protocols.
• The lead exercises professional judgment in all aspects of work while maintaining a demeanor consistent with medical ethics and organizational values.
• This position also maintains current knowledge of and compliance with ICANL accreditation standards to ensure ongoing accreditation and departmental excellence.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• ARRT(N), or NMTCB, or ASCP(N).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Requirements:

• Supervisory experience