NUCLEAR MED TECHNOLOGIST (CRMH)- day/evening (4 10's)

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness studios and discounts

Access to health and wellness app

Discounts on childcare

Job summary

CP01 Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for full-time day/evening shifts. This position involves performing a variety of technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging purposes, along with administering diagnostic doses.

Candidates must have the necessary certifications and ideally some experience in the field. The role offers an attractive sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and support for continued education.

Qualifications

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by NMTCB or ARRT required.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures using ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.
• Administer diagnostic and therapeutic doses to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of radiopharmacy

Ability to apply knowledge of growth and development for patient care

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of a CAHEA School of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

Job Overview

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America). Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke. Requisition Number: R155980.

NUCLEAR MED TECHNOLOGIST (CRMH) – day/evening (4 10's) (Open). How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Up to $30,000 new hire sign on bonus and up to $7,000 in relocation assistance is available.

HOURS: 4-10's 10:00-20:30 with flex earlier by a couple of hours with notice. Weekends off with one day during the week off. Weekday off may rotate with notice.

Responsibilities

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis of patients of all ages.
• Operates highly specialized, technical equipment to obtain images and test results.
• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic doses to patients under the direction of an authorized user by IV, inhalation and ingestion.
• Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures, correlating patient history with the test to be performed.
• May assist with scheduling, registration, image management and computer processing for patients.
• Evaluates, prepares and observes patients with professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience and safety.
• Interacts with staff, patients, physicians, families, family members/visitors, management, ancillary departments and general public.
• Interacts with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team to develop, coordinate and manage the plan of care.
• Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to age and/or specific needs and provides care per applicable policy and procedures.
• Participates in the training of students and staff as assigned.
• Enhances personal and professional growth through participating in educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a CAHEA School of Radiologic Technology and/or CAHEA School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by NMTCB or ARRT. AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Must apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for all patients served.
• Must have knowledge of radiopharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains Nuclear Medicine certification.
• Obtains required CEUs per certification board.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training