Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Precision Imaging & Safety

Ascension; Boonville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Boonville, IN seeks a General Radiology Nuclear Medicine Technologist to capture high-precision diagnostic images and manage radiopharmaceuticals safely. You will optimize patient positioning and parameters to achieve first-time-quality scans while upholding strict radiation safety standards.

The role emphasizes accurate image delivery to digital records, efficient workflow, and collaboration with the radiology team in a full-time, dayshift setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire date
• Credentials in nuclear medicine radiology per IN program or NMTCB/ARRT prior to hire date

Responsibilities

• Capture high-precision diagnostic images using specialized cameras for radiopharmaceutical mapping.
• Manage the lifecycle of radioactive materials from ordering to safe disposal.
• Position patients and select technical parameters to ensure high-quality scans on first attempt.
• Lead radiation safety by following protection guidelines to protect patients and staff.
• Ensure prompt delivery of images and patient histories to digital archives to speed up diagnoses.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient safety

Radiology safety

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ARRT Radiography

NMTCB/NM credentialing

Job description

Ascension in Boonville, IN seeks a General Radiology Nuclear Medicine Technologist to capture high-precision diagnostic images and manage radiopharmaceuticals safely. You will optimize patient positioning and parameters to achieve first-time-quality scans while upholding strict radiation safety standards.

The role emphasizes accurate image delivery to digital records, efficient workflow, and collaboration with the radiology team in a full-time, dayshift setting.