Nuclear Med Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (call optional)

Contract Duration: 12 weeks

Start Date: November 30, 2026

About the Role

The facility's nuclear medicine department is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine procedures, explaining protocols and addressing concerns
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to prescribed protocols and dosage calculations
• Operate gamma cameras and specialized imaging equipment (bone scans, cardiac studies, PET/CT, thyroid scans)
• Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after radiopharmaceutical administration
• Analyze nuclear medicine images and collaborate with radiologists on findings and interpretation
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles; maintain accurate radiation dose records
• Document procedures, dosages, and patient information in RIS/PACS systems
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials per regulatory guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an ARRT- or JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine technology program (or military equivalent)
• Active Kentucky state radiologic/nuclear medicine license
• Current NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification
• BLS certification
• Basic Dysrhythmia/Arrhythmia or ECG course completion
• 1+ years of nuclear medicine experience
• Strong knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques, and radiation safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or related field