Nuclear Medicine Technician

Nuclear Medicine Tech - Western Carolina Cardiology

Schedule: Full-time, Days

Your experience matters

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nuclear Medicine Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

Join our Imaging Team. Come be a part of a dedicated, patient-focused imaging department where your skills in X-ray, CT, and MRI help deliver accurate diagnoses and compassionate care. At Haywood Regional Medical Center, we combine advanced technology with a supportive, collaborative work environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. Every image you perform makes a difference, helping providers make informed decisions and improving patient outcomes.

• Administers 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.
• For Stress Lab Tech:
  • Required Licensure:
    Registered ARRT Radiologic Technologist - RT(R) AND/OR NMTCB or Registered ARRT Nuclear Medicine - RT(N)
  • Essential Functions:
    • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
    • Prepares preliminary paperwork for final interpretation by the cardiologist.
    • Performs exercise, pharmaceutical, and echo stress tests.
    • Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias with stress testing. Responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.
    • Monitors, receives, and stocks stress lab supplies.
    • Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment as needed.
    • Troubleshoots minor problems, makes adjustments as needed during the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.
    • Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician.
    • Assists with computerized charting, MUSE, and Paragon.
    • Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing, and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.

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
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Fitness Center Access:

Applicants should have an Associate's Degree, be a graduate of an approved course in Nuclear Medicine Technology, and one or more years of experience in Nuclear Medicine with a Nuclear Medicine registration. Additional requirements include:

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty…