Nuclear Medicine Technician – Acute Care Imaging Expert

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to join our acute hospital team. The role involves preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging and therapy, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

As a member of Lifepoint Health, you will work with a dedicated team in a 355-bed facility, contributing to a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. This is a patient‑focused position requiring teamwork, accuracy, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; graduate of a nuclear medicine program.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification: NMTCB or state license as applicable; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging and therapy.
• Processes data and enhances images using computer systems.
• Provides images and data for diagnostic interpretation or therapy.
• Evaluates image quality and instrumentation calibration.
• Prepares images for radiologist review.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to join our acute hospital team. The role involves preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging and therapy, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

As a member of Lifepoint Health, you will work with a dedicated team in a 355-bed facility, contributing to a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. This is a patient‑focused position requiring teamwork, accuracy, and compassion.