Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
Sentara Careplex Hospital is now hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist III in Hampton, VA! This role involves conducting general Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating radiation-producing equipment and electronic radiology systems, and preparing patient rooms and equipment. The technologist will also provide patient and family education, maintain inventory, explain examination procedures, and complete departmental documentation. Compliance with radioactive activity monitoring and documentation, as well as adherence to all quality control and quality assurance standards set by state, federal, and local agencies, are essential. Intravenous (IV) competency is required.
Requirements
- Trade School (Required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI (Required)
Nice To Haves
- ARRT (CT), (N), or CNMT, or NMTCB (CT) (Preferred)
- 2 years (Preferred) experience
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
