Nuclear Medicine Technician

Job DescriptionNuclear Medicine TechnicianNorth Alabama Medical Center Job Type: Full-Time (Days)Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.Where We Are: No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.Why Join Us:We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverageFinancial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.Nuclear Medical Technologist Position SummaryPrepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.Education: Associate's Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required; Bachelor's Degree PreferredLicenses: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required SkillsRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Essential FunctionsAdministers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.Processes the images for radiologist review.EEOC Statement: North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.