Nuclear Medicine Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement package

Free gym memberships

Ongoing learning opportunities

Free parking on site

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician in Georgetown, KY to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications. Responsibilities include processing data, enhancing digital images, and evaluating technical quality. Applicants must have an associates degree in Nuclear Medicine and be certified. The position offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a commitment to employee well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Licensed as Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications.
• Processes data and enhances digital images.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and calibration.

Skills

Preparing radiopharmaceuticals

Administering medications

Digital image processing

Data analysis for diagnostics

Evaluating technical quality

Education

Associates degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8a-4:30p

Your Experience Matters

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown 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. 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.

More About Our Team

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How You'll Contribute

A nuclear medicine technician who excels in this role:

• 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 and part-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.
• Free Parking on site

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current associates degree. Additional requirements include:

Education: 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.

Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [e-mail]

About Centerpoint Health-Georgetown

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is a 75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community. We are proud to be recognized by our affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The Joint Commission Accreditation.

EEOC Statement

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