Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Evansville, IN – St. Marys Medical Center, Nuclear Medicine Department. PRN schedule.

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 150,000+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-precision diagnostic images by skillfully operating specialized cameras that map radiopharmaceuticals, providing the clarity needed for accurate physician interpretation.
• Manage the lifecycle of radioactive materials—from ordering and preparation to safe disposal—ensuring every dose is handled with clinical exactness and patient safety in mind.
• Advocate for patient comfort and safety by accurately selecting technical parameters and positioning patients to ensure a successful, high-quality scan the first time.
• Lead radiation safety excellence by strictly following protection guidelines, ensuring a secure environment for the patient, yourself, and the entire medical team.
• Optimize the diagnostic workflow by ensuring the prompt delivery of images and detailed patient histories to digital archives, facilitating faster answers for our patients.

Requirements

• 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. AND/OR Nuclear Medicine Certification (NMTCB/CNMT).
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 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.

Benefits

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