PET/CT Technologist

sentara; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA, is hiring a PET/CT Technologist for a full-time day shift. The role involves imaging, dose management, and patient education, with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

Requires a trade school degree in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT(N) or CNMT, and BLS certification. Base pay ranges from $47.70 to $70.52 per hour, with potential bonuses and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Trade School degree in Nuclear Medicine (Required)
• ARRT (N) or CNMT (Required)
• BLS (Required)

Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT imaging of patients under physician direction.
• Position patients to obtain accurate anatomy and pathology visualization.
• Manage dose preparation, radiopharmaceuticals, IV/oral CT contrast.
• Operate radiology equipment and electronic systems; document procedures.
• Explain procedures and discharge instructions to patients; ensure QA/QA standards.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Communication

Education

Trade school degree in Nuclear Medicine

ARRT (N) or CNMT

BLS

Job description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center, in Harrisonburg, VA, is currently hiring a PET/CT Technologist to join our team in a full time, day shift position.

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates!

Hours

• Monday - Friday: five/8-hour shifts per week
• Shift start times are staggered between 5am and 8am
• Rotating weekend call (Saturday and Sunday)

Overview

Conducts PET/CT imaging of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology. Competent in preperation, dose management and administration of radiopharmceuticals, radioisotopes, IV and oral CT contrast, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room/equipment, provides patient and family education and maintains adequate supply inventory. Explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient and completes departmental documentation. Complies with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies. Obtain IV competency.

Education

Minimum of Trade School degree in Nuclear Medicine (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• ARRT (N) or CNMT (Required)
• BLS

Keyword: NMT, Imaging, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Med, PET, CT, Talroo - Allied Health, Monster

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $47.70 - $70.52 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

About the Hospital

Sentara RMH Medical Center , a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the- art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• EAP - 24 x 7

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Mission

In support of our mission 'to improve health every day,' this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Positions

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.