Nuclear Med Tech/Pet Tech

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston is seeking a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to Newport News, Virginia. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures, producing high-quality images while adhering to ALARA and safety regulations.

This position requires careful documentation and compliance with radiation safety standards and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include performing a range of studies, preparing equipment, coordinating patient care,

Qualifications

• ARRT NM (N) certification required at hire.
• CNMT NMTCB certification required at hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required at hire.
• Nuclear medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; produces quality images following protocols; documents results per scope of practice; follows ALARA principles.
• Prepares equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support patient care; ensures safety and quality.
• Adheres to regulatory and accrediting standards; reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care; conducts effective assessment, actions, and documentation; maintains inventory to avoid service interruption.
• Maintains records of tests, results, and disposition of isotopes.
• Orders, prepares, calibrates, stores, and administers radiopharmaceuticals; performs quality control on instruments.
• Operates radiation detectors and related instruments to measure radionuclides in patients or samples.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient care

ALARA principles

Documentation

Education

ARRT NM(N) Certification

CNMT Certification (NMTCB)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Hiring Range

$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Location

Newport News, Virginia

$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist is responsible for performing all necessary duties and functions related to planning, organizing, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures. The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist is responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images with special attention to radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials. The Nuclear Medicine/PET technologist provides coverage for both departments (Nuclear Medicine/PET) as needed.

What You Will Do

• Performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies to include all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides clinical documentation per scope of practice. Follows ALARA principles.
• Performs responsibilities with a commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols, using safety behaviors. Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Maintains records of tests conducted, tests results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
• Orders, prepares, calibrates, stores, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for routine, on-call, and therapeutic procedures. Performs quality control on various instruments.
• Operates various radiation detection devices, and other instruments that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides within a patient or patient specimen.

Qualifications

Experience

• Nuclear Medicine experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (N) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Inc (NMTCB) CNMT Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts