Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist? At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Technologist performs general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. The NM tech also receives, calibrates, logs, administers and monitors the decay of radioactive isotopes following appropriate policies, procedures and radiation safety practices.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
• Receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor the decay of radioactive isotopes.
• Provide radiation safety support in the event of a radiation incident/spill. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Record patients' medical information. Coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
• Inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions. Interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in Job Qualifications.
• Adhere to the facility ICARE values.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Prepare education the patient on discharge instructions. Demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Properly measure radioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
• BLS required.
• PET CT experience preferred.

Frankfort Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.