Nuclear Medicine Technologist

LewisGale Medical Center; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life + FSA

PTO & Personal Leave

401K with matching

Tuition Assistance / Student Loans

Employee Discounts

Home, Auto, Pet Insurance

ESPP

Short & Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance

Legal Benefits

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform established nuclear medicine procedures with emphasis on safety and quality. The role includes calibration, radiopharmaceutical handling, and collaborative planning with physicians.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nuclear medicine program, CNMT or ARRT certification, and BLS. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and on-site work at our Salem campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Certification by CNMT or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures following standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform all established nuclear medicine procedures and calibrations.
• Prepare, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals as authorized.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously and monitor safety.
• Interact with physicians to adjust diagnostic studies.
• Review studies for positioning and quality; maintain logs.
• Participate in on-call duties and variable shifts.

Education

Graduate from Accredited Nuclear Medicine Tech School

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / 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.

Currently offering a sign on bonus up to $15,000 plus a relocation bonus up to $10,000

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At LewisGale Medical Center, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave


• 401K(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)


• Academic AssistanceandReimbursementsfor Tuition and Student Loans


• Employee Discountsincluding Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.


• Home,Auto, andPet Insurance


• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)


• Short Term&Long Term Disabilitycoverage


• AdoptionAssistance


• Legal Benefitsand lots more!

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you would perform all established nuclear medicine procedures You would perform required calibration and quality checks noting results in appropriate logs, while practicing radiation safety and observe universal precautions at all times.

You would order, prepare and store radiopharmaceuticals; administer intravenous or venous line injections of radiopharmaceuticals as authorized by physician, as well as administer radioisotopes parenterally when legally permissible.

Interact with physician to adjust diagnostic studies program/plan.

Manipulate raw data. Review studies for correct positioning and overall quality.

Perform decontamination procedures and maintains security of all "hot" and "decay" areas

You will participate in on-call duties and/or work variable shifts to meet department needs.

Requirements

Required:

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Certification by CNMT or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine licensure.

Basic Life Support Certification.

Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures following accepted standards and protocols.

Hours: Full time, day shift

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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.