Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insur­-

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the first shift. This full-time role supports Diagnostic and Imaging Services with radiopharmaceutical imaging to aid cardiac MPI studies.

The incumbent will produce and verify quality images, document in the EHR, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure patient safety and accurate results. A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Education program in Nuclear Medicine completed.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification required.
• Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging license required.
• Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT Registry required; PET cert recommended after 700 hours.
• BLS certification required; obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals for MPI and related studies.
• Produce quality images for radiologist interpretation.
• Prepare accurate records in EHR and verify PACS archiving.
• Send images to tele-radiology after hours as needed.
• Maintain imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.
• Improve team performance using new technology.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Cardiac MPI

PACS knowledge

Patient care

Education

Nuclear Medicine education program

ARRT or NMTCB certification

KY Board license

Advanced ARRT / CNMT Registry

PET certification after 700 hours

BLS certification

Tools

PACS

EMR/EHR

Radiology software

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 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: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.