Nuclear Med Tech/Pet Tech

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

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures. You will produce high-quality images, maintain safety, and document results per scope of practice.

The role requires ARRT NM(N) or NMTCB CNMT certification, CPR/BLS, and Nuclear Medicine experience. Weekend call rotation and irregular shifts are included; on-site coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Nuclear medicine imaging and PET procedures performed per protocol.
• ALARA radioprotection and safety knowledge applied during procedures.
• Document tests, results and isotope disposition according to scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine studies including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images following established protocols.
• Document clinical data per scope of practice and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and safety policies to protect patients and staff.
• Prepare equipment, instrumentation and supplies to support patient care.
• Coordinate patient care, perform assessments and document actions taken.
• Maintain inventory to ensure uninterrupted service and timely access to materials.
• Order, prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine and on-call procedures.
• Perform quality control on instruments and facilities.
• Operate radiation detection devices and measure radionuclide distribution in patients or samples.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Experience

Education

ARRT NM(N) or NMTCB CNMT Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewThe 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 doPerforms 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.QualificationsExperienceNuclear Medicine experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsRadiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (N) Upon Hire(Required) orCertified Nuclear Medicine Technician (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Inc (NMTCB) CNMT Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)Other RequirementsCall RotationWeekend ShiftsIrregular ShiftsTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.