Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs and analyzes all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures in ambulatory setting. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies. Provide the best patient care and practice radiation safety standards at all times.
Requirements
- Trade school certificate radiologic sciences
- BLD Nuclear Medicine Certification/Licensure
- ARRT required
- CNMT
- No experience required new grads welcome
Nice To Haves
- KEY WORDS: Nuclear Medicine, NMT, Radiology, ARRT, CNMT, CT Tech, PET/CT
Responsibilities
- Conducts general Nuclear Medicine 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 preparation, dose management and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotopes, 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.
- Intravenous (IV) Competency required.
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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
