Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 66,244 - 110,406; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Smithfield, Virginia seeks a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures, producing high-quality images with emphasis on radiation safety and proper documentation.

The candidate will cover Nuclear Medicine and PET duties, ensure ALARA compliance, and support patient care across departments. Licenses include ARRT NM (N) or CNMT, plus CPR/BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements include ARRT NM (N) or CNMT.
• CPR/BLS certification required at hire.
• Nuclear medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine studies and produces high-quality diagnostic images per protocols.
• Ensures ALARA principles and proper documentation.
• Prepares equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support patient care.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care and maintains inventory to avoid service interruption.
• Orders, prepares, calibrates, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and performs QC.
• Operates radiation detection devices to measure radionuclides in patients.

Education

ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) Certification - Required

CNMT Certification - NMTCB CNMT - Required

CPR/BLS Certification - Required

Job description

Riverside Health in Smithfield, Virginia seeks a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures, producing high-quality images with emphasis on radiation safety and proper documentation.

The candidate will cover Nuclear Medicine and PET duties, ensure ALARA compliance, and support patient care across departments. Licenses include ARRT NM (N) or CNMT, plus CPR/BLS at hire.