Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Gateway - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. The role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals, assessing patient risk, and ensuring image quality per department protocols.

Candidates should hold NMTCB or ARRT-N certification, complete orientation, and possess BLS certification. Some shifts may require coverage of open slots as needed within the team.

Qualifications

• Certification by a national certifying body (NMTCB or ARRT-N) and completion of orientation.
• Minimum requirement is viable for advancement with one year of experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Nuclear Medicine Technologist I–III as assigned.
• Safely administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications.
• Assess patient risk for allergic reactions prior to administration.
• Evaluate pertinent lab values before examinations.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and families in age-appropriate language.
• Adhere to imaging protocols while considering patient comfort.
• Document deviations and patient-specific factors affecting outcomes.
• Notify provider when immediate clinical action is needed.
• Complete post-processing, image display, and transfer for review.
• Ensure timely order closure and PACS QA completion.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Patient risk assessment

Lab value evaluation

Patient communication

Imaging protocol adherence

Documentation of deviations

Escalation to provider

PACS QA

Shift coverage

Education

NMTCB Certification

ARRT-N Certification

6-month orientation

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Compensation Ranges

Nuclear Medicine Technologist I: $34.00 - $48.70

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

The practice of nuclear medicine is performed by a nuclear medicine technologist responsible for the administration of radioactive materials to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. A nuclear medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine exams or treatments at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Core Competencies

• Perform all the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I.
• Capable of safely administering radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Expected to assess a patient risk for allergic reaction prior to administration of radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns.
• Expected to evaluate pertinent lab values prior to administering radiopharmaceuticals or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination.
• Capable of providing accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language and verifies that the patient understands and agrees to the completion of the ordered exam.
• Capable of performing ordered exam or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
• Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met.
• Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient specific issues that may impact image quality.
• Capable of notifying the appropriate health care provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings, patient condition or other relevant concerns that may impact patient safety or care.
• Expected to timely complete all required post processing, image display and transfer for physician review.
• Expected timely order closure, charge entry and PACS QA completion.
• Expected to routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency.

Advanced Competencies

N/A

Knowledge and Competency

• Experienced and competent in routine and complex studies.
• Complete understanding of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, and safety and service standards.
• Complete understanding of imaging equipment, image processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient care equipment.

Education, Certification & Experience

• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist -Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) and have successfully completed their 6-month orientation.
• (Individuals with at least one year of experience can be hired directly into this role)
• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Compensation Ranges

Nuclear Medicine Technologist I: $34.00 - $48.70

Nuclear Medicine Technologist II: $35.19 - $54.55

Nuclear Medicine Technologist III: $39.41 - $61.09

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Ranges: Nuclear Medicine Technologist I: $34.00 - $48.70 Nuclear Medicine Technologist II: $35.19 - $54.55 Nuclear Medicine Technologist III: $39.41 - $61.09 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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