Nuclear Medicine Tech - MPI Imaging Specialist | $15k Sign-On

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join Diagnostics and Imaging Services. The role performs MPI and related nuclear medicine procedures, produces diagnostic images, and collaborates with radiologists to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Applicants must have ARRT or NMTCB certification, Kentucky imaging licensure, BLS, and an active advanced registry; a $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• ARRT NM license or NMTCB certification required.
• Current Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy license.
• Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT registry required; PET certification recommended after 700 hours.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform MPI and other Nuclear Medicine procedures to create diagnostic images.
• Produce high-quality images for interpretation by a cardiologist.
• Maintain patient safety and adapt care to individual conditions.
• Prepare accurate records in the EHR and verify PACS archives.
• Collaborate with radiologists and NM coordinator to optimize protocols.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Cardiac MPI

Patient care

Team collaboration

Imaging quality

Education

Nuclear Medicine program completed

ARRT NM license or NMTCB certification

Kentucky medical imaging license

Advanced ARRT/CNMT Registry

Tools

PACS

EHR

NM equipment

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join Diagnostics and Imaging Services. The role performs MPI and related nuclear medicine procedures, produces diagnostic images, and collaborates with radiologists to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Applicants must have ARRT or NMTCB certification, Kentucky imaging licensure, BLS, and an active advanced registry; a $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified individuals.