Nuclear Medicine Technician, Acute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Free Parking on site

Job summary

Centerpoint Health-Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technician to support radiopharmaceuticals administration, imaging, and data processing for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The role emphasizes patient care, quality imaging, and collaboration with radiologists and physicians in a center that values safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Patient care

Imaging data

Education

Associate degree

Nuclear medicine program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

10k Sign On Bonus for Qualified Applicants

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8a-4p |

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health-Winchesteris 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 technicianjoining 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-Winchester 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 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.

• Free Parkingon site

What we're looking for

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

• 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

More about Centerpoint Health-Winchester

Centerpoint Health-Winchesteris a 79-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Winchester community. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission, Affiliation with the Gill Heart Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, Leapfrog, and Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network.

EEOC Statement

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.