Nuclear Med Technician - Nuclear Cardiology - PT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

On-site employee pharmacy

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a skilled individual to perform exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures. This role involves working with and around radioactive materials and administering prescribed medications under physician supervision.

Required are HS/GED, BCLS within 6 months, and preferred CCT/LPN/EMT II credentials with 1 year cardiology experience. Strong communication and adaptability are essential in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; college coursework in medical or science fields preferred.
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), LPN, or EMT II preferred.
• Healthcare Provider BCLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures.
• Works with and around radioactive materials.
• Administers medications as prescribed under physician supervision.

Skills

English comms

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

HS/GED

CCT

LPN

EMT II

Job description

Performs exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures. Works with and around radioactive materials. Administers medications as prescribed and under the supervision of a physician. These medications include, but are not limited to, adenosine, Dobutamine, regadenoson, atropine, aminophylline, nitroglycerine, metoclopramide and sodium chloride.

Qualifications

Education

HS/GED required. Prefer college level course work, specifically in medical or science related fields. Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), LPN, or EMT II is preferred. Healthcare Provider BCLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Experience

One-year experience in the cardiology field preferred. Experience in 12-lead electrocardiograms and/or stress testing is preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to use effective interpersonal relation skills when working with a variety of people and situations. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adjust to continuing changes in the daily work schedule. Absolute integrity in the accurate performance & reporting of diagnostic procedures. Ability to type for administrative, technical, and procedure related purposes. Basic computer and keyboard skills required. Must be able to display positive attitude, cheerfulness, and the willingness to assist when communicating with the public.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending
• short term and long term disability
• several retirement account options with 401K organization match
• nurse residency program
• tuition assistance
• student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al