Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNRVMC)- days

CP02 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer-Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios and discounts

Access to health and wellness app

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Job summary

CP02 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The role involves various responsibilities such as performing technical procedures for radiological diagnosis, operating specialized equipment, and administering doses to patients.

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or equivalent, have certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology, and possess excellent communication skills. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a pension plan, and opportunities for educational growth.

Qualifications

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by NMTCB or ARRT required.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.
• Operate specialized equipment to obtain images.
• Administer diagnostic doses to patients under direction.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of radiopharmacy

Education

High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of a CAHEA School of Radiologic Technology or equivalent

Job description

Position

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number: R159516

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

Up to $30,000 new hire sign‑on bonus and up to $7,000 in relocation assistance are available. Hours are mainly M‑F dayshift with on‑call, rotating holiday and weekend coverage. Occasional coverage at Giles Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis of patients of all ages.
• Operate highly specialized equipment to obtain images and test results.
• Administer diagnostic and therapeutic doses to patients under the direction of an authorized user by IV, inhalation, and ingestion.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures, correlating patient history with the test to be performed.
• Assist with scheduling, registration, image management, and computer processing for patients.
• Evaluate, prepare and observe patients with professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience, and safety.
• Interact with other staff, patients, physicians, families, and general public.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Interpret relevant information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age and specific needs, providing care per applicable policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training of students and staff as assigned.
• Enhance personal and professional growth through educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of a CAHEA School of Radiologic Technology and/or CAHEA School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by NMTCB or ARRT; AHA BLS‑HCP certification required.
• Other minimum qualifications: Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for all patients served.
• Knowledge of radiopharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain Nuclear Medicine certification and obtain required CEUs per certification board.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer‑Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

EEO Statement

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.