NUCLEAR MED TECH

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 51,274 - 76,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to on-campus dining

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform complex imaging and related tests on patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role requires independent work, with supervision available as needed, and strong knowledge of nuclear medicine, PET imaging, and radiation safety.

Qualifications include ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, ARRT(R) certification, and BLS, with completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and radiation safety across patient ages.
• Certification requirements include ARRT(N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Completion of accredited Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology program.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex imaging and non-imaging tests for patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Work independently with access to supervision as needed.
• Evaluate results and determine need for additional studies.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

Patient interaction

Age-specific care

Education

ARRT (N)

ARRT(R)

NMTCB certification

BLS Certification

Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs 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.

Department

P.E.T IMAGING - 207063

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Pay Range

$37.22 - $55.84

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

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.