Lead Nuclear Medicine - Full Time

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

110d

About The Position

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the Clinical Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Nuclear medicine department, is responsible for accreditation maintenance, as well as performing a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric, which require professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals. He/she is able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always available. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate the results along with the ability to determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with five years clinical experience.
• ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• Knowledge of ACR accreditation standards and guidelines required.
• Communication skills necessary to relate to physicians, peers, and patients on a professional and technical level required.
• Management skills necessary to organize daily workflow and make staffing assignments required.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees/trainees required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Nuclear medicine department.
• Responsible for accreditation maintenance.
• Perform a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages.
• Work independently with available technical supervision assistance.
• Evaluate results and determine the need for additional studies.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees