Nuclear Medicine Technologist – PET Imaging PRN

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist on PRN / 8-hour shifts. Under the department supervisor, you will oversee patient flow and coordinate exam assignments, performing nuclear medicine procedures with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include collecting patient histories, producing quality images, following safety standards, assisting radiologists, using EPIC, and administering radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist directions.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma required.
• CNMT and/or ARRT(N) certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily flow of patients through the department.
• Coordinate daily exam assignments.
• Perform nuclear medicine procedures with minimal supervision.
• Apply prescribed ionizing radiation and other energy safely during exams.
• Assist radiologist with exams and invasive procedures as needed.
• Maintain records and charting for each case.
• Utilize EPIC for documentation and coordination.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist direction.

Skills

Patient history

Exam coordination

Image quality

Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiologist support

EPIC proficiency

Education

Technical Diploma

CNMT

ARRT(N)

BLS

KY license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist on PRN / 8-hour shifts. Under the department supervisor, you will oversee patient flow and coordinate exam assignments, performing nuclear medicine procedures with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include collecting patient histories, producing quality images, following safety standards, assisting radiologists, using EPIC, and administering radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist directions.