Nuclear Medicine Tech

Your Future Role At A GlanceLocation: Carmel, INFacility: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel HospitalDepartment/Speciality: Nuclear MedicineSchedule: PRNLife At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension 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 ThriveRetirement: 403(b) planWell-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesHow You'll Make An Impact In This RoleOperate and maintain advanced Gamma and PET/CT cameras to detect and map radiopharmaceutical biodistribution, ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic images for accurate clinical interpretation.Expertly prepare, calibrate, and administer radioactive isotopes according to strict NRC and state protocols, maintaining meticulous records for dosage, waste disposal, and inventory.Execute rigorous radiation safety procedures, utilizing time, distance, and shielding (ALARA) to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and the public while performing routine contamination surveys.Ensure the integrity of the diagnostic chain by verifying patient data, applying correct lead markers, and managing the seamless transfer of high-fidelity images and histories to PACS.Perform daily quality control (QC) on imaging equipment, identifying malfunctions early to initiate lock-out/tag-out procedures, while maintaining a sterile and organized clinical environment.What Minimum Requirements You'll NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.One or more of the following required:Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Indiana Medical Radiology Services Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.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. Or credentialed from the Indiana State Department of Health obtained prior to 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 employerAscension 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.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.