Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Mercy Health; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Continuing education support

Job summary

Mercy Health in Virginia seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and advanced equipment. The role involves ensuring safe handling of radioactive materials, scheduling exams, and evaluating image quality for accurate diagnoses.

The candidate will start IV access, administer medications as prescribed, and maintain documentation in compliance with state and ARRT/NMTCB standards.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification/registration required or NMTCB certification.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of all radioactive materials.
• Schedules exams and reviews images to determine diagnostic quality.
• Starts and maintains IV access and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Education

ARRT-credited program

NMTCB certification

State licensure (preferred)

BLS certification

Job description

Mercy Health in Virginia seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and advanced equipment. The role involves ensuring safe handling of radioactive materials, scheduling exams, and evaluating image quality for accurate diagnoses.

The candidate will start IV access, administer medications as prescribed, and maintain documentation in compliance with state and ARRT/NMTCB standards.