Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech to support Diagnostic and Imaging Services. This full-time, first shift role focuses on MPI imaging, accurate EHR documentation, and collaboration with radiologists and tele-radiology services.

Qualified candidates will have a Nuclear Medicine education program, ARRT/NMTCB certification, KY imaging license, and BLS. PET/CNMT registry advancement is welcomed as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Completion of an education program in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current ARRT or NMTCB certification.
• Current Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging license.
• Advanced ARRT/CNMT registry; PET certification recommended after 700 hours.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures for MPI and related imaging.
• Produce quality images for Radiologist review and interpretation.
• Document accurate imaging records in EHR and ensure PACS archiving.
• Assist in tele-radiology transfer after hours as needed.
• Develop imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Cardiac MPI

PACS

Tele-radiology

EHR documentation

Education

Nuclear Medicine education program

Tools

ARRT/NMTCB Certification

KY Imaging License

Advanced ARRT/CNMT Registry

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech - HAMBURG

Full Time I First Shift

Diagnostic and Imaging Services I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified individuals

• 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:Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• 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.