Nuclear Med Tech

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Imaging Services team in Alabaster, AL. The position involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and imaging quality.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and committed to radiation safety. The role supports ALARA principles and requires CNMT and ARRT(N) certifications with BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Current CNMT certification and ARRT(N) certification.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses in accordance with regulations.
• Process, enhance, and document images for physician interpretation.
• Operate and maintain nuclear medicine and imaging equipment.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart South - 1022 North 1st Street, Suite 500, Alabaster, AL 35007 Full-Time | Day Shift

Position Summary

Heart South is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Imaging Services team. This role serves as a direct patient caregiver, performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring high-quality imaging, patient safety, and exceptional care.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards in imaging and radiation safety.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus - from primary care to specialty institutes - Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including:

• Nuclear Medicine studies
• SPECT and SPECT CT imaging
• PET imaging (as assigned)
• Cardiac stress laboratory functions, as required
• Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses in accordance with regulations
• Process, enhance, and document images for physician interpretation
• Operate and maintain nuclear medicine and imaging equipment
• Perform quality control and safety checks on all nuclear medicine instrumentation
• Perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for medication and radiopharmaceutical administration
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements
• Participate in the ALARA Radiation Safety Program
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures being performed
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times
• Maintain compliance with Baptist Health policies, departmental guidelines, and education requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Experience not required, but must have working knowledge of:

• Nuclear medicine procedures
• Equipment operation
• Radiation safety principles

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification through NMTCB
• Current ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine
• Additionally required: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification