Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Pensacola, FL

• Facility : Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

• Department : Nuclear Medicine

• Schedule : Day shift l Full-time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive diagnostic imaging excellence by setting accurate anatomic and technical parameters, properly positioning patients, and ensuring timely, high-fidelity image submissions to PACS with complete clinical documentation.

• Lead and mentor department personnel by facilitating staff orientation, ongoing clinical training, and real-time coaching while providing meaningful input toward peer performance evaluations.

• Safeguard imaging quality and regulatory compliance by overseeing quality control testing, maintaining inspection readiness, and ensuring full alignment with clinical regulatory agency standards.

• Optimize equipment performance and operational readiness by directing routine maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and maintaining an organized, clean clinical environment for safe patient care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following:

• Certified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) may be considered in lieu of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N).

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 10 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine

• Prior leadership experience

• Cardiac PET CT experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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