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Mercy Health
Springfield, Ohio

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

Imaging Tech 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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 1,653 active Imaging Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nuclear Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Nuclear Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Nuclear Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nuclear Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in imaging tech rolesranked against 1,653 Imaging Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNuclear Medicine median $135k (middle half $122k–$135k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nuclear medicine listings in Ohio93 active1,657 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Nuclear Medicine pay trend (all specialties)+5.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,653 Imaging Tech roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all nuclear medicines: too few Ohio Nuclear Medicine postings state pay.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Imaging Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,653 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
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

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,222/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.