Nuclear Medicine Tech
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Ascension
Kokomo, IN, US
Summary
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of radioactive diagnostic agents and produce high-resolution diagnostic maps for physician review. Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety protocols and maintain the technical integrity of imaging systems.
Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Kokomo, IN
Facility: St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital
Department/Specialty: Nuclear Medicine
Schedule: Part-time | Days | Monday-Friday, 8 or 10 hour shift
How you'll make an impact in this role
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Directed the end-to-end lifecycle of radioactive diagnostic agents—including ordering, preparation, and administration—maintaining 100% compliance with strict NRC and state regulatory protocols.
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Engineered high-resolution diagnostic maps by expertly positioning patients and calibrating anatomic/technical factors, ensuring the highest level of image clarity for physician review.
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Spearheaded departmental radiation safety initiatives, strictly adhering to ALARA principles and safety guidelines to protect patients and staff from unnecessary exposure.
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Managed the seamless submission of diagnostic data to PACS, ensuring meticulous accuracy in patient history, lead markers, and high-fidelity image quality for multidisciplinary diagnostic use.
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Oversaw the technical integrity of complex imaging systems through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and the execution of safety "lock-out/tag-out" procedures to prevent departmental downtime.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / 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'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional requirements you'll need
Prefer detail-oriented candidates that are flexible, professional, dependable, patient care centered, team oriented, have integrity and able to function independently or within a team.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension 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.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO