Nuclear Med Tech

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off (5 days)

Bereavement Leave (incl. pets)

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist for full-time, first shift. The role provides imaging services using radiopharmaceuticals, supports MPI, and collaborates with radiologists to ensure accurate diagnosis and safe patient care.

A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified individuals. Responsibilities include producing diagnostic-quality images, maintaining EHR records, PACS verification, and after-hours tele-radiology support while upholding

Qualifications

• Completion of an education program in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current ARRT NM or NMTCB certification.
• Current Kentucky Board license for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
• Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT Registry credential.
• PET certification after 700 hours of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; obtain within 30 days if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures for MPI and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by a cardiologist.
• Produce quality images and prepare accurate records in the EHR; verify PACS archiving and notify issues.
• Send images to tele-radiology after hours and communicate non-quality images for correction.
• Improve technical performance by adopting new technology and software applications.
• Develop imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.

Education

Nuclear Medicine education program

ARRT NM or NMTCB certification

Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy license

Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT Registry

PET certification after 700 hours of clinical experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Summary Job Description

PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech Full Time I First Shift Diagnostic and Imaging Services I Lexington, KY $15,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified individuals The Nuclear Medicine Department provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services using radiopharmaceuticals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The department collaborates with radiologists and clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality imaging while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective clinical outcomes.

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides health care services using radioisotopes to assist in diagnosis of cardiac specific pathologies.

Performs Nuclear Medicine related procedures specific to MPI, computer processing, and related techniques to produce images for the interpretation by a cardiologist.

Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.

Recognizes various patient conditions in order to provide appropriate patient care to ensure successful completion of the exam or procedure.

Produce quality images for Radiologist’s review. Prepare accurate records for images and correct information documented in electronic health record (EHR). Verifies images archived to PACS and notifies PACS administrator of any issues. Sends images to tele-radiology service after hours. Recognizes non-quality images and the processes to both inform and correct the issue. Send images to tele-radiology service after hours as requested. Improves technical performance of team by employing and teaching new technology and/or software applications. Maintains and/or develops imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an education program in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current license with the American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or certificate with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Current license with the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
• Current Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT Registry required.
• PET certification recommended upon completion of 700 hours of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

EEO Statement

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law.

Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.