Nuclear Medicine Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Free gym memberships

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, to enhance community health through essential imaging procedures. Your role will include administering radiopharmaceuticals and processing images crucial for diagnostic purposes.

A minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine is required, along with preferred NMTCB certification. The position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of preferred experience in a nuclear medicine setting.
• Certification from NMTCB and ARRT preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications.
• Processes data and enhances digital images.
• Provides images and data for diagnostic interpretation.

Skills

Administers radiopharmaceuticals

Processes data and enhances digital images

Evaluates images for quality

Education

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

Schedule: PRN

Position: Nuclear Medicine Technician

As a Nuclear Medicine Technician joining our team, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• 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

• 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.
• Competitive Pay Rates.
• Superior Quality Patient Outcomes.
• Supportive Leadership and Culture.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• License /Certifications: Basic Life Support.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); ARRT certification preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: 1‑2 years preferred.

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.