Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Aviteus; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and ensure radiation safety. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, manage dose administration, operate radiology equipment, and educate patients under physician supervision.

No prior experience required; new grads are welcome. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly base pay range with potential shift incentives.

Qualifications

• ARRT CNMT certification required.
• No experience required; new grads welcome.
• IV competency required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures in ambulatory setting.
• Positions patient for accurate anatomy/pathology demo.
• Explains procedures and discharge instructions to patient; maintains documentation.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

ARRT CNMT

IV Competency

Radiology

Education

Trade school certificate radiologic sciences

BLD Nuclear Medicine Certification/Licensure

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Electronic Radiology Systems

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:OverviewPerforms 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 timesJob DescriptionConducts 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.EducationTrade school certificate radiologic sciencesBLD Nuclear MedicineCertification/LicensureARRT required CNMTExperienceNo experience required new grads welcomeKEY WORDS: Nuclear Medicine, NMT, Radiology, ARRT, CNMT, CT Tech, PET/CTWe 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.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.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.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.