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Springfield, Ohio

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Physician Practice - The Heart House - PRN

Imaging Tech 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

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Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.01

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Tech applies the practice of nuclear medicine imaging through the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Functions

Oversees the procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of all radioactive materials.

Responsible for scheduling exams and reviewing images to determine diagnostic quality.

Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Education

Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)

  • State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

Experience

  • 1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)
  • Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Department

MH Springfield Heart House - Ancillary

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Key Responsibilities

The technologist performs nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and specialized equipment while ensuring safe handling of radioactive materials. They are also responsible for scheduling exams, maintaining IV access, and administering prescribed medications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold certification from the ARRT or NMTCB and possess a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. An associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute and one year of relevant experience are preferred.

Key Skills

Intravenous accessMedication administrationDiagnostic imagingPatient schedulingRadiation safety

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Physician Practice - The Heart House - PRN at Mercy Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Imaging Tech roles — ranked against 1,917 active Imaging Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nuclear Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Nuclear Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Imaging Tech roles

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mercy Health

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Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage