Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Imaging & Patient Care

Lifepoint Health; Gallatin (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic studies per physician orders.

The role requires an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine and NMTCB certification if not grandfathered by the state, with BLS certification also expected. This opportunity emphasizes patient care and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and other medications according to physician orders.
• Performs diagnostic studies for patient imaging and therapies using advanced equipment.
• Provides images and data for interpretation by radiologists and physicians.
• Evaluates image quality and calibrates instrumentation for accuracy.
• Processes images for radiologist review and documentation.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Patient imaging

Image analysis

Education

Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic studies per physician orders.

The role requires an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine and NMTCB certification if not grandfathered by the state, with BLS certification also expected. This opportunity emphasizes patient care and professional growth in a supportive environment.