Nuclear Medicine Tech

Valley Health•Winchester, VA

4d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs 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

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
Successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology training program
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric.
Requires professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals.
Able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always available.
Evaluates results and determines the need for concomitant or additional studies.