Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Your future role at a glance 

Location:  Nashville, TN

Facility:  Ascension Saint Thomas West

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Schedule:  PRN | Rotating Shift

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 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Operate advanced imaging cameras to detect and map radioactive drugs within the patient’s body, providing radiologists with high-quality diagnostic images necessary for accurate interpretation.
• Prepare, administer, and safely dispose of radiopharmaceuticals by following strict regulatory protocols to guarantee both patient safety and clinical accuracy.
• Position patients compassionately and select precise technical factors to ensure clear, accurate imaging while maximizing patient comfort and minimizing scan times.
• Manage the prompt submission of completed scans and patient clinical histories to the digital archiving system, ensuring the medical team has immediate access to flawless data.
• Maintain a safe, functioning clinical environment by monitoring radiation safety guidelines and verifying that all imaging equipment is operating at peak performance standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Nuclear Medical Tech obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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