Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The practice of nuclear medicine is performed by a nuclear medicine technologist responsible for the administration of radioactive materials to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. A nuclear medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine exams or treatments at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Requirements

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist -Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N)
Successfully completed their 6-month orientation.
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Nice To Haves

Individuals with at least one year of experience can be hired directly into this role.

Responsibilities

Perform all the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I.
Safely administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications, including identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Assess a patient's risk for allergic reaction prior to administration of radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications and follow appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns.
Evaluate pertinent lab values prior to administering radiopharmaceuticals or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination.
Provide accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language and verify that the patient understands and agrees to the completion of the ordered exam.
Perform ordered exam or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
Adhere to policies and utilize protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met.
Document deviations from protocol and/or patient-specific issues that may impact image quality.
Notify the appropriate health care provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings, patient condition or other relevant concerns that may impact patient safety or care.
Timely complete all required post processing, image display and transfer for physician review.
Timely order closure, charge entry and PACS QA completion.
Routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency.