Nuclear Med Tech

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO

Bereavement Leave

PTO Donation

Emergency Assistance

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY, seeks a PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech for full-time, first shift. You will perform MPI procedures, produce diagnostic images, and maintain accurate EHR documentation in a collaborative imaging department.

Responsibilities include quality image production, PACS verification, and after-hours tele-radiology transmission, while contributing to protocol improvements alongside radiologists and NM coordinators.

Qualifications

• Completed Nuclear Medicine education program.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification current.
• Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging licensure current.
• Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT registry current; PET certification after 700 hours preferred.
• BLS certification required (obtainable within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Perform MPI and related Nuclear Medicine procedures to aid cardiologist interpretation.
• Produce high-quality images for radiology review.
• Maintain accurate records in EHR and PACS.
• Verify images archived in PACS and notify issues.
• Transmit images to tele-radiology after hours as requested.
• Improve imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET imaging

Cardiac MPI

Patient care

EHR documentation

Education

Nuclear Medicine program

ARRT certification

NMTCB certification

Kentucky imaging license

BLS certification

Tools

PACS

RIS/EHR systems

Image processing software

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.