Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Lawrenceburg, TN. The role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging and enhancing digital images. The ideal candidate must have an Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine and be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist. We emphasize critical thinking and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include tuition assistance, wellness programs, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not state grandfathered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging procedures.
• Process data and enhance digital images using technology.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and instrumentation calibration.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Advanced computer technology

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Schedule

PRN

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with 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.

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.

EEOC Statement

"Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."