Nuclear Medicine Technician

Lifepoint Health; Gallatin (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic studies per physician orders.

The role requires an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine and NMTCB certification if not grandfathered by the state, with BLS certification also expected. This opportunity emphasizes patient care and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and other medications according to physician orders.
• Performs diagnostic studies for patient imaging and therapies using advanced equipment.
• Provides images and data for interpretation by radiologists and physicians.
• Evaluates image quality and calibrates instrumentation for accuracy.
• Processes images for radiologist review and documentation.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Patient imaging

Image analysis

Education

Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Full Time (days)

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health - Sumner 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 Technologist 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.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose.Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

How you'll contribute

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.

• 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.
• Processes the images for radiologist review.
  

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:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• 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)Required Skills

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highpoint Health - Sumner 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.