Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 13

Part-timeNewport News, VA, USA$38.60 - $53.08 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Obtain ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) registration upon hire, or CNMT certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board upon hire.
Obtain CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
Participate in call rotation, weekend shifts, and irregular shifts.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine studies and PET procedures, producing quality images according to appropriate protocols and procedures.
Provide clinical documentation within scope of practice and follow ALARA principles.
Prepare equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies to support quality patient care while applying safety policies, procedures, protocols, and behaviors.
Adhere to applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and report variances.
Coordinate patient care, conduct effective assessments, take appropriate actions, and document care.
Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and materials to prevent interruption of services.
Maintain records of tests conducted, test results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
Order, prepare, calibrate, store, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for routine, on-call, and therapeutic procedures.
Perform quality control on instruments.
Operate radiation detection devices and other instruments that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides within a patient or patient specimen.
Provide coverage for both Nuclear Medicine and PET departments as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Nuclear Medicine experience is preferred.

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist is responsible for performing all necessary duties and functions related to planning, organizing, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures. The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist is responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images with special attention to radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials. The Nuclear Medicine/PET technologist provides coverage for both departments (Nuclear Medicine/PET) as needed.

What you will do

Performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies to include all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides clinical documentation per scope of practice. Follows ALARA principles.
Performs responsibilities with a commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols, using safety behaviors. Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.
Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Reports variances.
Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
Maintains records of tests conducted, tests results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
Orders, prepares, calibrates, stores, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for routine, on-call, and therapeutic procedures. Performs quality control on various instruments.
Operates various radiation detection devices, and other instruments that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides within a patient or patient specimen.

Qualifications

Experience

Nuclear Medicine experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (N) Upon Hire(Required) or
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Inc (NMTCB) CNMT Upon Hire(Required) and
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

Call Rotation
Weekend Shifts
Irregular Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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