Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services using radioisotopes to support diagnosis and treatment planning. The role performs nuclear medicine procedures, including myocardial perfusion imaging, processes images for cardiologist interpretation, and supports patient care and image quality. It also maintains accurate records, verifies image archiving, and works with the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator and Radiologist on imaging protocols.
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Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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Job Description:
PET/Nuclear Medicine Tech - HAMBURG
Full Time I First Shift
Diagnostic and Imaging Services I Lexington, KY
$15,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified individuals
The Nuclear Medicine Department provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services using radiopharmaceuticals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The department collaborates with radiologists and clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality imaging while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective clinical outcomes.
Job Description:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides health care services using radioisotopes to assist in diagnosis of cardiac specific pathologies.
Performs Nuclear Medicine related procedures specific to MPI, computer processing, and related techniques to produce images for the interpretation by a cardiologist.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.
Recognizes various patient conditions in order to provide appropriate patient care to ensure successful completion of the exam or procedure.
Produce quality images for Radiologist's review.
Prepare accurate records for images and correct information documented in electronic health record (EHR).
Verifies images archived to PACS and notifies PACS administrator of any issues.
Sends images to tele-radiology service after hours.
Recognizes non-quality images and the processes to both inform and correct the issue.
Send images to tele-radiology service after hours as requested.
Improves technical performance of team by employing and teaching new technology and/or software applications.
Maintains and/or develops imaging protocols with NM Coordinator and Radiologist.
Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an education program in Nuclear Medicine.
Current license with the American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or certificate with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Current license with the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
Current Advanced ARRT and/or CNMT Registry required. PET certification recommended upon completion of 700 hours of clinical experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
Benefits:Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match -
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26108031
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