Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist plans, organizes, and performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures, producing high-quality diagnostic images while following radiation safety regulations and ensuring appropriate documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials. The role provides coverage for both the Nuclear Medicine and PET departments as needed.

Requirements

• ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) certification upon hire, or CNMT certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
• Participation in call rotation, weekend shifts, and irregular shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Produce quality images by following appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Provide clinical documentation within the scope of practice.
• Follow ALARA principles and applicable radiation safety regulations.
• Apply safety policies, procedures, protocols, and behaviors to support safety and quality and prevent or reduce harm.
• Prepare equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies needed to support quality patient care.
• Adhere to applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and report variances.
• Coordinate patient care and perform effective assessment, actions, and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and materials to prevent interruptions in service.
• Maintain records of tests, test results, and the disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
• Order, prepare, calibrate, store, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine, on-call, and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform quality control on instruments.
• Operate radiation detection devices and other instruments that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides within a patient or patient specimen.
• Provide coverage for the Nuclear Medicine and PET departments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed