Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN to perform diagnostic and therapeutic NM procedures. You will order, prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform quality assurance on cameras and devices.

Qualifications include AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology education, ARRT-N or CNMT licensure, BLS, and ongoing CE. Preferred: 1 year in nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT-N or CNMT licensed; continuing education as required for licensure.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board within 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Order, prepare, calibrate, store, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Perform quality assurance on cameras and instruments.
• Operate radiation detection devices and ensure proper charges and physician orders.
• Perform computer processing and maintain departmental records.
• Assist in decontamination procedures and department maintenance.
• Greet patients and respond to phones; support physicians and staff.

Education

AMA-approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology

ARRT-N or CNMT licensed

BLS Health Care Provider

ARRT/NMTCB certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 36.90 - 55.35 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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 nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.

2. Order, prepare, calibrate, store and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine and on-call procedures.

3. Perform quality assurance on cameras and various instruments.

4. Operate various radiation detection devices.

5. Demonstrate the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech, PACS and Syntrac).

6. Ensure proper charges are entered and physician orders are verified.

7. Computer processing.

8. Perform quarterly inventory of radioactive sealed sources.

9. Participate in maintenance of departmental records, manuals and inventory.

10. Perform decontamination procedures.

11. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the department.

12. Answer phones, greet patients, physicians, and the public.

13. Completes and maintains educational requirements.

What qualifications you will need:

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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the regions 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 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