Nuclear Medicine Technologist II — Imaging Specialist

UK King's Daughters; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine imaging under the supervision of a licensed practitioner at our Ashland, Kentucky facility.

The role requires 2–5 years of healthcare experience, a CAHEA-accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or equivalent, and CNMT or ARRT NM certification with BLS. Expect duties from radiopharmaceutical preparation to image evaluation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies physician orders, patient identity, and clinical history prior to examinations.
• Prepares, calculates, documents, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications in compliance with regulations and ALARA principles.
• Recognizes life-threatening conditions and initiates basic life support as needed.
• Performs venipuncture and observes universal precautions for infection control.
• Positions patients and equipment to optimize imaging quality and patient comfort.
• Monitors patient condition during procedures, including respiration and ECG, and detects signs of distress.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and ensures accurate patient identification on all studies.
• Practices radiation protection to minimize exposure for patients, self, and others.
• Performs quality control testing on equipment and reports malfunctions, coordinating service as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Radiation safety (ALARA)

Image quality assessment

Patient positioning

ECG monitoring

Education

CAHEA accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or equivalent

Job description

UK King’s Daughters seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine imaging under the supervision of a licensed practitioner at our Ashland, Kentucky facility.

The role requires 2–5 years of healthcare experience, a CAHEA-accredited Nuclear Medicine Program or equivalent, and CNMT or ARRT NM certification with BLS. Expect duties from radiopharmaceutical preparation to image evaluation and patient safety.