Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Virginia seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform advanced diagnostic imaging using nuclear medicine techniques and ensure high safety standards.

You will operate imaging equipment, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, assist patients, and collaborate with the care team to deliver accurate results that support diagnosis and treatment while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in nuclear medicine technology.
• Strong understanding of imaging procedures, radiation safety, and patient care.
• Excellent technical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise diagnostic images to support clinical decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and quality assurance of imaging procedures.
• Stay updated on advancements in nuclear medicine technology to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Radiation safety

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certification/licensure in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

Gamma camera

PET/CT

Job description

• Perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures using nuclear medicine techniques.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following safety protocols.
• Assist in patient positioning and education to ensure comfort and cooperation.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to interpret and deliver imaging results for diagnosis.

Role:

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures using nuclear medicine techniques.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following safety protocols.
• Assist in patient positioning and education to ensure comfort and cooperation.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to interpret and deliver imaging results for diagnosis.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification or licensure in nuclear medicine technology.
• Strong understanding of imaging procedures, radiation safety, and patient care.
• Excellent technical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Key Duties

• Deliver precise diagnostic images to support clinical decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and quality assurance of imaging procedures.
• Stay updated on advancements in nuclear medicine technology to improve patient outcomes.