Nuclear Medicine Tech, Part Time

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform complex imaging and non-imaging tests across all ages, with independent work responsibilities and a focus on patient care.

Required ARRT/NMTCB certification (or NMTCB), BLS, and completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology program; strong knowledge of radiation safety and the ability to evaluate results for additional studies.

Qualifications

• ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - AHA Healthcare Provider required.
• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology program.
• New hires must have AHA certification prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging and non-imaging tests on patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Work independently with supervision available as needed.
• Evaluate results and determine need for additional studies while ensuring radiation safety.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Positron Imaging

Patient care

Radiation safety

Independent work

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

P.E.T IMAGING - 207063

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric, which require professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals. He/she is able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always available. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate the results along with the ability to determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required.

Certification & Licensures
ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required *
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required **
* and/or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology training program
** New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.