Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging & Patient Care

Community Health Systems; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Student loan support

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires attention to radiation safety, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in nuclear medicine procedures.
• 2-4 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures following physician orders.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per safety protocols.
• Operate and calibrate imaging equipment ensuring quality control.
• Document procedures and patient interactions in the EMR.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Medical Imaging

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

EMR documentation

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires attention to radiation safety, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.