Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support clinical excellence and patient safety. The role involves coordinating daily exam assignments, performing nuclear medicine procedures, and ensuring high-quality imaging under radiologist guidance.

Candidates must hold CNMT or ARRT(N) and BLS certification, with a Technical Diploma. The position offers 8-hour shifts with start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNMT or ARRT(N) and BLS certification.
• Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily flow of patients through the department and coordinate exam assignments.
• Perform nuclear medicine procedures with minimal supervision.
• Follow department protocols and produce quality images for each exam.
• Provide immobilization and protection per safety standards.
• Monitor patient continuously during the exam.
• Assist Radiologist with exams and invasive procedures as needed.
• Utilize EPIC for documentation and workflow.
• Assist physicians in Nuclear and PET examinations by preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist directions.

Education

Technical Diploma

CNMT

ARRT(N)

BLS

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Description

PRN / 8-hour shifts

Start times will vary between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM, depending on department needs.

Under the direction of the department supervisor, will oversee the daily flow of patients through the department and coordinate daily exam assignments. perform nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation and other forms of energy. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

• Responsible for all records and charting of information related to individual cases.
• Collects patient histories and other related information, coordinating and communicating with the radiologist and all others as needed.
• Follows department protocols and produces quality images for each exam.
• Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Continuously monitors the patient through the exam.
• Assist Radiologist with exam when necessary and with invasive procedures
• Effectively uses the EPIC
• Assists physicians in performance of Nuclear and PET examinations by preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals under the directions of a radiologist.

Requirements:

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

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.