Nuclear Medicine technologist

sentara; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Tuition assistance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Parental leave

Military leave

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. The candidate will be responsible for positioning, image acquisition, and patient education with strict radiation safety adherence.

Certification in CNMT/ARRT is required; no experience is needed for new graduates. The team emphasizes QA/QC, safety, and high-quality patient care, with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Trade school certificate in radiologic sciences; BLD Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT CNMT certification required.
• No experience required; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging under physician direction.
• Prepare, dose manage, and administer radiopharmaceuticals; operate related equipment.
• Explain procedures and discharge instructions to patients; document findings and QA.
• Maintain quality control and QA compliance per state/federal/local standards; IV competency required.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

CNMT

Radiology

ARRT

Education

Trade school certificate radiologic sciences

BLD Nuclear Medicine

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Performs and analyzes all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures in ambulatory setting. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies. Provide the best patient care and practice radiation safety standards at all times

Job Description

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 preparation, dose management and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, 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. Intravenous (IV) Competency required.

Education

Trade school certificate radiologic sciences

BLD Nuclear Medicine

Certification/Licensure

ARRT required CNMT

Experience

No experience required new grads welcome

KEY WORDS:

Nuclear Medicine, NMT, Radiology, ARRT, CNMT, CT Tech, PET/CT

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $44.90 - $65.99 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.