Nuclear Med Technologist

Baptist Health; Somerset, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health's Somerset Cardiac Imaging Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist on a full-time, first-shift basis in Somerset, KY. The role involves performing nuclear medicine imaging and PET/CT procedures with a focus on patient safety and quality diagnostics.

You will collaborate with cardiology and nursing teams, maintain protocols and regulatory records, and participate in staff training, ensuring adherence to safety and Nuclear Medicine regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine education program.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification.
• Current Kentucky Radiation License.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced ARRT Registry within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures and ensures high-quality diagnostic images.
• Provides safe patient care, including patient verification, monitoring, venipuncture, and radiation protection.
• Maintains imaging protocols, equipment quality control, regulatory records, and radioactive waste requirements.
• Coordinates patient flow and works with Cardiologist, nursing, transport, and other departments.
• Assists with staff training, competency, and supervision of imaging students.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and Nuclear Medicine regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Nuclear Medicine education program

Tools

ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification

Current Kentucky Radiation License

BLS within 90 days of hire

Advanced ARRT Registry within 1 year

Job description

**Summary****Job Description:****Nuclear Med Tech**Full-Time, 1st ShiftSommerset, KyThe Somerset Cardiac Imaging Center, an outpatient department of Baptist Health Corbin, is dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiovascular diagnostic services in a patient-centered environment. Team members work closely with cardiologists, providers, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality testing and support the early detection and management of heart disease. Our department fosters a collaborative culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and professional growth are valued as we work together to improve the health of the communities we serve.Provides health care services using radioisotopes to assist in diagnosis or treatment (therapies). Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT related procedures, computer processing, and related techniques to produce images for the interpretation by a Radiologist or a licensed independent practitioner. 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.**Job Description:*** Performs Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures and ensures high-quality diagnostic images.* Provides safe patient care, including patient verification, monitoring, venipuncture, and radiation protection.* Maintains imaging protocols, equipment quality control, regulatory records, and radioactive waste requirements.* Coordinates patient flow and works with Cardiologist, nursing, transport, and other departments.* Assists with staff training, competency, and supervision of imaging students.* Ensures compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and Nuclear Medicine regulations.**Requirements:*** High School Diploma/GED* Completion of a Nuclear Medicine education program* Less than 1 year of related experience* ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification* Current Kentucky Radiation License* BLS within 90 days of hire* Advanced ARRT Registry within 1 year**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### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*