Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging - West Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement

Medical Insurance

Education support

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to apply nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and dedicated equipment. You will oversee safe handling, preparation, and documentation of radioactive materials, schedule exams, review images for diagnostic quality, and manage IV access plus medication administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

The role requires ARRT NMTCB certification (or NMTCB), BLS, and preferred ARRT-accredited training.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification and registration or NMTCB certification (required).
• State licensure preferred where the job is performed.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, documentation and safe handling of radioactive materials.
• Schedules exams and reviews images to determine diagnostic quality.
• Starts and maintains IV access and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Skills

IV access

Image review

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

Education

Associate's from ARRT-accredited institute (preferred)

Tools

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Tech applies the practice of nuclear medicine imaging through the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of all radioactive materials.
• Responsible for scheduling exams and reviewing images to determine diagnostic quality.
• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Education

• Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

• Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

Experience

• 1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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