Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

CJW Medical Center in Richmond, VA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic NM procedures, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure quality assurance across imaging equipment.

The role requires AMA-approved training, ARRT-N or CNMT licensure, and BLS certification with ongoing education. A supportive team and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology with ARRT-N or CNMT license.
• Maintain BLS certification and complete licensure requirements within specified timelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in nuclear medicine procedures and safety.
• Continuing education to meet licensure and departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine and on-call procedures.
• Perform quality assurance on cameras and instruments.
• Operate radiation detection devices and ensure correct physician orders.
• Handle computer operations (Meditech, PACS, Syntrac) and record keeping.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Quality assurance

Computer operations

Patient/service orientation

Education

AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology

ARRT-N or CNMT license

BLS Health Care Provider

Certification within 6 months of hire

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Syntrac

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.90 - $55.35 / hour

Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Order, prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine and on-call procedures.
• Perform quality assurance on cameras and various instruments.
• Operate various radiation detection devices.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech, PACS and Syntrac).
• Ensure proper charges are entered and physician orders are verified.
• Computer processing.
• Perform quarterly inventory of radioactive sealed sources.
• Participate in maintenance of departmental records, manuals and inventory.
• Perform decontamination procedures.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the department.
• Answer phones, greet patients, physicians, and the public.
• Completes and maintains educational requirements.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

PREFERRED: Minimum of one year as a nuclear medicine technologist

Education

REQUIRED: Graduate of AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology. ARRT-N or CNMT licensed. Continuing education as required for licensure.

Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (within 6 months of hire)

Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

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We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.