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

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off and disability

401(k) retirement plan with company-

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to join our acute hospital team in Hickory, NC. The role administers radiopharmaceuticals and performs diagnostic studies per physician orders, with typical 8-hour shifts and PRN variation.

We value teamwork, compassion and commitment to high-quality patient care. Qualified candidates will have an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine, NMTCB or state certification eligibility, BLS, and a desire to

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment, with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine required; bachelor's preferred.
• NMTCB certification or state grandfathering eligibility.
• BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
• Processes images for radiologist review.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's degree preferred

NMTCB certification or state grandfathering

BLS certification

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 Skills
  
  

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.

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.