Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Kyeatright; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lexington Imaging Center in Lexington, KY seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform MPI and related nuclear medicine imaging, prepare images for radiologist review, and ensure patient safety and accurate EHR documentation.

Responsibilities include verifying PACS archives, sending studies to tele-radiology after hours, maintaining imaging protocols, and mentoring staff on new software. Requires ARRT or NMTCB certification, KY license, BLS, and 700 hours clinical PET exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Education program in Nuclear Medicine completed.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification required.
• KY Medical Imaging license required.
• Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT registry required.
• PET certification recommended after 700 hours of clinical experience.
• BLS certification required (within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Perform MPI and related Nuclear Medicine procedures to produce diagnostic images.
• Prepare accurate patient records and documents in EHR.
• Verify images archived to PACS and notify issues to PACS admin.
• Send images to tele-radiology service after hours as requested.
• Improve imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.
• Maintain high-quality images and patient safety during exams.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

MPI imaging

Radiology procedures

Education

Nuclear Medicine program completion

Tools

PACS

EHR

Job description

**Summary****Job Description:****PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech** - HAMBURGFull 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 -### *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!*