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VCU Health · 3 months ago

Nuclear Tech - PET/CT - PRN - Days

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

VCU Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for the administration of radioactive materials for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. The role involves performing nuclear medicine exams or treatments, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to established imaging protocols.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform all the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Capable of safely administering radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions

Expected to assess a patient risk for allergic reaction prior to administration of radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns

Expected to evaluate pertinent lab values prior to administering radiopharmaceuticals or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination

Capable of providing accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language and verifies that the patient understands and agrees to the completion of the ordered exam

Capable of performing ordered exam or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient’s ability and comfort

Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met

Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient specific issues that may impact image quality

Capable of notifying 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

Expected to timely complete all required post processing, image display and transfer for physician review

Expected timely order closure, charge entry and PACS QA completion

Expected to routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine CertificationRadiopharmaceutical AdministrationImage Processing SoftwarePatient AssessmentBasic Life Support

Required

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist -Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) and have successfully completed their 6-month orientation

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Capable of safely administering radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions

Expected to assess a patient risk for allergic reaction prior to administration of radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns

Expected to evaluate pertinent lab values prior to administering radiopharmaceuticals or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination

Capable of performing ordered exam or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient's ability and comfort

Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met

Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient specific issues that may impact image quality

Expected to timely complete all required post processing, image display and transfer for physician review

Expected timely order closure, charge entry and PACS QA completion

Expected to routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency

Experienced and competent in routine and complex studies

Complete understanding of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, and safety and service standards

Complete understanding of imaging equipment, image processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient care equipment

Benefits

$6,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Company

VCU Health

Glassdoor3.6

VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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