Lead Nuclear Medicine - Full Time

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Winchester Center, Connecticut. The role involves assisting the Clinical Manager, overseeing daily operations, and performing imaging tests across all age groups. Required qualifications include ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as well as five years of registered nursing experience. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental insurance, generous paid time off, and tuition assistance among others.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with five years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of ACR accreditation standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine department.
• Perform complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages.
• Maintain accreditation and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Ability to evaluate results

Education

ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology training program

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the Clinical Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Nuclear medicine department. The role is responsible for accreditation maintenance and performs a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric, requiring professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals. The technologist works independently, with technical supervision available as needed. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate results and determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required.

Department

NUCLEAR MEDICINE - 207061

Worker Subtype

Regular

Pay Grade

15T

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.

• 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.
• Communication skills necessary to relate to physicians, peers, and patients on a professional and technical level.
• Management skills necessary to organize daily workflow and make staffing assignments.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees/trainees.
• 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

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

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