PET Nuclear Medicine Tech

HCA•Richmond, VA

51d

About The Position

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you would perform all established nuclear medicine procedures You would perform required calibration and quality checks noting results in appropriate logs, while practicing radiation safety and observe universal precautions at all times. You would order, prepare and store radiopharmaceuticals; administer intravenous or venous line injections of radiopharmaceuticals as authorized by physician, as well as administer radioisotopes parenterally when legally permissible. Interact with physician to adjust diagnostic studies program/plan. Manipulate raw data. Review studies for correct positioning and overall quality. Perform decontamination procedures and maintains security of all "hot" and "decay" areas You will participate in on-call duties and/or work variable shifts to meet department needs.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or (ARRT-N) Nuclear Medicine Technology must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Responsibilities

perform all established nuclear medicine procedures
perform required calibration and quality checks noting results in appropriate logs
practice radiation safety and observe universal precautions at all times
order, prepare and store radiopharmaceuticals
administer intravenous or venous line injections of radiopharmaceuticals as authorized by physician
administer radioisotopes parenterally when legally permissible
interact with physician to adjust diagnostic studies program/plan
manipulate raw data
review studies for correct positioning and overall quality
perform decontamination procedures and maintains security of all "hot" and "decay" areas
participate in on-call duties and/or work variable shifts to meet department needs

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.