Nuclear Medicine Technician, (NMT), PRN, Acute Hospital

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

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Nuclear Medicine Tech Acute Hospital

Schedule: Typically 8 hours shifts

Shift: PRN Varius Shifts

Your experience matters

Frye Regional Medical Center 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

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What we are Looking for

We are looking for a dynamic Nuclear Medicine Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

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

Position Summary

Nuclear Medical Technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education / Certification

• Associate's Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine
• Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Licenses: Registry eligible; Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required

EEOC Statement

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