Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Sentara Health Plans; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Harrisonburg, VA, is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time day shift role. The ideal candidate will conduct general Nuclear Medicine imaging, manage radiopharmaceutical dosing, and educate patients on procedures. This position requires a Trade School degree in Radiologic Technology or a Bachelor's in Nuclear Medicine along with ARRT or CNMT certification. A caring workplace with competitive benefits is offered, including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting general Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients.
• Competency in operation of radiation producing equipment.
• Ability to explain examination procedure and discharge instructions to patients.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for imaging procedures according to anatomy/pathology.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and maintain adequate supply inventory.
• Comply with quality control and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Dose Management

Patient Education

Quality Control

Education

Trade School degree in Radiologic Technology or Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist page is loaded## Nuclear Medicine Technologistremote type: On-Sitelocations: Harrisonburg, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR-96452**City/State**Harrisonburg, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Sentara RMH Medical Center, in Harrisonburg, VA,** **is currently hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist II for a Full Time, Day Shift.** **Hours*** Full Time, Day Shift, 40 hours/week**Overview**Conducts general Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology. Competent in preperation, dose management and administration of radiopharmceuticals, radioisotopes, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room/equipment, provides patient and family education and maintains adequate supply inventory. Explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient and completes departmental documentation. Complies with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies.**Education*** Trade School degree in Radiologic Technology or Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine (Required)**Certification/Licensure*** ARRT or CNMT (Required)* BLSKeyword: NMT, Imaging, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Med, Talroo - Allied Health, Monster.**Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•** Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara RMH Medical Center**, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace Environment•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years•Free and convenient parking•Collaboration and shared governance•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital•EAP – 24 x 7**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.