Nuclear Medicine Technologist & Accreditation Coordinator

Russell Medical; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Medical in Alexander City, AL, seeks a Full Time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform age-specific nuclear cardiology procedures with initiative and precision. You will coordinate accreditation, QC documentation, and radiation safety, working with cardiologists, physicians, and leadership to maintain compliant, patient-centered imaging services.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology credential, focus on quality control and safety, and maintain ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program or equivalent.
• Experience in nuclear medicine is preferred; cardiac/nuclear cardiology imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nuclear cardiology accreditation and regulatory readiness.
• Support radiation safety practices and QA activities.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, staff, and leadership to ensure compliant imaging services.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Cardiac imaging

Radiation safety

Quality control

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

PACS

Dose calibrator

Radiation survey tools

Job description

Full Time

Job Summary

Performs age-specific nuclear medicine procedures in the Cardiology Imaging department using independent judgment, technical skill, and initiative to obtain high-quality diagnostic studies. Serves as the primary coordinator for nuclear cardiology accreditation, quality-control documentation, radiation safety practices, and ongoing regulatory readiness. Works collaboratively with cardiologists, authorized users, the Radiation Safety Officer, medical physicist, department leadership, and other clinical staff to support safe, compliant, patient-centered imaging services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program or other educational pathway meeting certification and regulatory requirements for nuclear medicine practice.

Experience

Nuclear medicine experience preferred; cardiac/nuclear cardiology imaging experience strongly preferred. Experience with accreditation, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or radiation safety activities preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

Current nuclear medicine credential in good standing through NMTCB (CNMT) and/or ARRT (N). BLS certification required within 90 days of employment. Maintains all continuing education, competency, licensure, registration, and certification requirements applicable to the position.

Equipment, Tools, Work Aids

Nuclear medicine cameras and related cardiac imaging equipment; dose calibrator; radiation survey and monitoring equipment; stress testing equipment; PACS; electronic medical record; computers; and related clinical and quality control equipment.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology examinations, radiopharmaceuticals, image acquisition, processing, and quality control. Knowledge of radiation protection principles, radioactive material handling, contamination control, exposure monitoring, and safe disposal practices. Knowledge of cardiac stress testing workflow, patient monitoring, emergency response, and recognition of changes requiring prompt clinical intervention. Working knowledge of applicable accreditation, licensing, regulatory, quality-assurance, and documentation requirements. Ability to organize records, track deadlines, identify compliance gaps, and coordinate corrective actions with department and organizational leadership. Effective communication, customer service, teamwork, training, and professional conduct.

Yes

Approximate Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday and half days on Friday.