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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Gateway, Days

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board or registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine, and successful completion of the six-month orientation. Individuals with at least one year of experience can be hired directly into this role.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
  • Experience and competency in routine and complex studies.
  • Understanding of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, and safety and service standards.
  • Understanding of imaging equipment, image processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I.
  • Safely administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications, identifying incompatibilities and interactions.
  • Assess patients for allergic-reaction risk before administering radiopharmaceuticals or adjunctive medications and follow protocols to escalate concerns.
  • Evaluate pertinent laboratory values before administering radiopharmaceuticals or related medications and beginning the ordered examination.
  • Explain procedures and instructions accurately to patients and families using age-appropriate language, and verify patient understanding and agreement to complete the ordered examination.
  • Perform ordered examinations or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting patient ability and comfort.
  • Follow policies and protocols to determine whether expected outcomes have been met.
  • Document protocol deviations and patient-specific issues that may affect image quality.
  • Notify the appropriate health care provider when procedural findings, patient condition, or other relevant concerns require an immediate clinical response.
  • Complete required post-processing, image display, and transfer for physician review in a timely manner.
  • Complete order closure, charge entry, and PACS quality assurance in a timely manner.
  • Routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on competency.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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