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Baptist Health lists this Nuclear Med Tech opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PET/Nuclear Medicine TechFull Time I First ShiftDiagnostic and Imaging Services I Lexington, KY$15,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified individualsThe 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:Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportRetirement with Company MatchIf 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.
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lexington, KY, 40507, US
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