Nuclear Medicine Technician

Lifepoint Health; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician for a part-time role in Carthage, TN. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, process images, and provide data for diagnostic interpretation.

This role requires critical thinking, ability to work under pressure, and a solid Nuclear Medicine education. We offer compensation and professional development programs in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Graduate of Nuclear Medicine program.
• NMTCB certification required if state not grandfathered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Image processing

Image evaluation

Education

Associate's Degree

Nuclear Medicine program graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas

Part Time

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nuclear Medicine Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Nuclear Medicine Technician who excels in this role:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Licenses: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

More about Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Riverview Regional Medical Center, Carthage General Hospital, and Smith County Memorial Hospital, offers high quality healthcare to residents of Smith and surrounding counties.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomasis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.