Nuclear Medicine Tech

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Troy (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Free gym membership

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Troy is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our new Nuclear Medicine department. This Full-Time, Day Shift role offers a dynamic work environment with no weekends, nights, or holidays.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited school of Radiology and hold Nuclear Medicine registration. Responsibilities include preparing facilities, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and monitoring quality control activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiology with additional training in Nuclear Medicine.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine registration through NMTCB or ARRT.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare facilities and calibrate equipment as required by the institution.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and start patient IVs.
• Monitor quality control activities under the NRC guidelines.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to educate and motivate patients

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiology

Nuclear Medicine registration through NMTCB or ARRT

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Experience with GE, Siemens, Hitachi, and Philips magnets

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. The system consists of four hospitals with a combined capacity of more than 600 beds and offers leading‑edge heart care at the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.

Employee Benefits

FirstHealth supports professional growth and personal well‑being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes a free gym membership at one of the 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers, educational assistance with FirstU, employee discounts via PerkSpot, a competitive retirement savings plan with employer match, and other health and wellness initiatives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the new Nuclear Medicine department at Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy. This Full‑Time, Day Shift role offers a dynamic work environment with no weekends, nights, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare facilities in accordance with procedural requirements and calibrate equipment as required by the institution.
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, using a computer and following physician’s prescription.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals orally, by injection, or inhalation.
• Start patient IVs, explain imaging procedures to patients, answer questions, and ensure their comfort while positioning them for scanning.
• Accomplish computer processing and imaging enhancement; provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Monitor the department’s daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control activities under the guidelines of the NRC.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiology with additional training in Nuclear Medicine.
• Certification: Nuclear Medicine registration through NMTCB or ARRT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced training in NM studies such as Nuclear Stress Test, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.
• Experience with GE, Siemens, Hitachi, and Philips magnets is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and motivate patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Work Schedule

NO WEEKENDS, NIGHTS, or HOLIDAYS

Application

Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and advance your career in an environment that values innovation, excellence, and patient‑centered care.