Nuclear Medicine Technician, PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,400; Full time

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL is seeking a Nuclear Medical Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team on a PRN basis. The role requires administering radiopharmaceuticals, processing data, and delivering high-quality imaging for physician interpretation.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in nuclear medicine, NMTCB certification if not grandfathered by the state, and BLS certification. This position supports patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited nuclear medicine program.
• Associate’s degree or higher in nuclear medicine or related field.
• Certification NMTCB or eligible; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging and therapy.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using computer systems.
• Provides images and data for diagnostic interpretation.
• Evaluates image quality and equipment calibration.
• Prepares and delivers patient care during procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress tolerance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Graduate of Nuclear Medicine program

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

NMTCB certification

BLS certification

Job description

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nuclear Medical Technologist 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.

Nuclear Medical Technologist – Position Summary

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.
• Reports to: Radiology Supervisor
• FLSA: Non-exempt
• 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 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.

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.

About us

North Alabama Medical Center is located in Florence, AL, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama 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.