Lead Nuclear Medicine - Full Time

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist to assist the Clinical Manager in daily department operations, maintain accreditation, and perform complex imaging and tests for patients of all ages. The role requires independent work with available supervision and collaboration with physicians, technologists, and other health professionals.

Applicants must possess ARRT(N), ARRT(R) or NMTCB certification, BLS/CPR certification, and knowledge of ACR accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and Positron Imaging
• Knowledge of ACR accreditation standards and guidelines
• Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees/trainees
• Experience with communicating with physicians, peers, and patients at a technical level
• BLS Certification required (AHA) and/or completion of accredited NRC training program

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine department
• Assist in accreditation maintenance and preparation
• Perform complex imaging and non-imaging tests for patients of all ages
• Evaluate results and determine the need for additional studies
• Provide professional judgment and interact with multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

ACR accreditation

Staffing management

Precepting

Professional communication

Education

ARRT(N) certification, ARRT(R) or NMTCB

Job description

Department

NUCLEAR MEDICINE - 207061

Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $39.09 - $58.64

Job Description

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the Clinical Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Nuclear medicine department, is responsible for accreditation maintenance, as well as performing a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric, which require professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals. He/she is able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always available.

Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate the results along with the ability to determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required. Experience Registered Nurse with five years clinical experience.

Certification & Licensures: ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider (HCP) - AHA approved required and/or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology training program. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ACR accreditation standards and guidelines required
• Communication skills necessary to relate to physicians, peers, and patients on a professional and technical level required
• Management skills necessary to organize daily workflow and make staffing assignments required
• Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees/trainees required
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining, and more

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!