Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Transform Patient Imaging

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis is seeking a Radiopharmacy/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging using advanced equipment. You will document care in medical records, perform quality control, and support diagnostic interpretation with high standards of safety and accuracy.

You will work in a busy hospital environment, coordinating with physicians and teams to ensure timely, precise imaging procedures while maintaining

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of current theories and principles in nuclear medicine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper handling and administration of radioactive materials.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as instructional materials, clinical protocols, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to perform computerized processing of data and navigate in a Windows environment.
• Ability to communicate radiologic and nuclear medicine technology concepts and procedures to students, patients, and their families.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of associates and management, students, patients, and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of own work flow.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases using a variety of equipment.
• Documents care delivered in the patient’s medical record in accordance with policy and procedure for the department. Maintains records as required by regulatory agencies/boards.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance and quality control procedures on equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Ensures compliance with proper safety procedures and regulations governing the practice of nuclear medicine.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Handling radioactive materials

Written materials comprehension

Windows data processing

Medical communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Task organization

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma in Nuclear Medical Technology

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis is seeking a Radiopharmacy/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging using advanced equipment. You will document care in medical records, perform quality control, and support diagnostic interpretation with high standards of safety and accuracy.

You will work in a busy hospital environment, coordinating with physicians and teams to ensure timely, precise imaging procedures while maintaining