Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I role at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems in Richmond involves administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing nuclear medicine exams under physician guidance.

You will assess patient risk, educate patients and families, ensure protocol adherence, document deviations, and support timely post-processing and image transfer for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Qualifications

• Certified nuclear medicine technologist with NMTCB or ARRT-N credential.
• Experience in administering radiopharmaceuticals and processing exams.
• BLS certification and orientation completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Nuclear Medicine Technologist I.
• Safely administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunct medications.
• Assess allergy risk and escalate concerns per protocol.
• Evaluate lab values prior to procedures and explain procedures to patients.
• Adhere to imaging protocols and document deviations.
• Notify health care providers when urgent clinical concerns arise.
• Complete post-processing, image display, and transfer for interpretation.
• Ensure timely order closure and charge entry; cover open shifts as needed.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Patient risk assessment

Patient education and communication

Education

NMTCB Certification

ARRT-N Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Imaging equipment knowledge

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I role at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems in Richmond involves administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing nuclear medicine exams under physician guidance.

You will assess patient risk, educate patients and families, ensure protocol adherence, document deviations, and support timely post-processing and image transfer for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.