Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and manage radiopharmaceuticals. The role includes quality assurance, equipment operation, and patient interaction.

Ideal candidates hold AMA-approved schooling with ARRT-N or CNMT licensure and BLS, plus at least one year of experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT-N or CNMT licensure; licensure by required time.
• American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Order, prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform quality assurance on cameras and instruments.
• Operate radiation detection devices and computer systems.
• Ensure accurate charges and verify physician orders.
• Maintain departmental records, manuals and inventory.
• Assist in decontamination and department upkeep.
• Greet patients and respond to inquiries; support team needs.
• Complete required educational requirements.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Quality Assurance

Radiopharmaceuticals

Education

AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology

ARRT-N or CNMT licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Syntrac

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.90 - $55.35 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Order, prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine and on‑call procedures.
• Perform quality assurance on cameras and various instruments.
• Operate various radiation detection devices.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech, PACS and Syntrac).
• Ensure proper charges are entered and physician orders are verified.
• Computer processing.
• Perform quarterly inventory of radioactive sealed sources.
• Participate in maintenance of departmental records, manuals and inventory.
• Perform decontamination procedures.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the department.
• Answer phones, greet patients, physicians, and the public.
• Completes and maintains educational requirements.

Experience

• Preferred: Minimum of one year as a nuclear medicine technologist

Education

• Required: Graduate of AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology. ARRT-N or CNMT licensed. Continuing education as required for licensure.
• Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (within 6 months of hire)
• Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient’s access to highly‑trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status