Technologist-Nuclear Medicine

Baptist Memorial Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards, aiding diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes proper technique, documentation, equipment maintenance, and contribution to departmental Quality Improvement initiatives.

The position requires NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification (or pending eligibility with registry within 60 days) and BLS within 30 days, plus state licensure as required.

Qualifications

• Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• State license as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans following hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a neat and safe condition to protect patients and staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure care aligns with standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Education

NMTCB or ARRT(N) Nuclear Certification

BLS Certification

State License as Required

Job description

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear ARRT(N) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARRT(N);NMTCB;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED