Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Gateway - Days
VCU Health•Richmond, VA
•$39 - $61•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, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
- Assess patient 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 patient understanding and agreement to the completion of the ordered exam.
- Perform ordered exam or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting patient 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 complete order closure, charge entry and PACS QA completion.
- Routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency.
Benefits
- $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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