Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist | Safe Imaging

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; 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

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,