Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Virginia

INTRODUCTION

This job is available in 2 locations.

Category: Allied Health - Technicians & Professionals
Job Id: R0083640
Job Type: Full time

Jobs in this job family are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to support patient care, clinical research, and medical education. These roles utilize advanced imaging technologies—such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology—to produce high-quality images that aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions.

These jobs involve using radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Professionals in this field perform imaging and therapeutic procedures that provide information about the function of organs and tissues, as well as treating certain conditions with targeted radiation. Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs high quality dynamic static SPECT and PET/CT imaging procedures utilizing patient population specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician.
• Performs various radiopharmacy duties including receipt preparation administration and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and integrity of the agents used.
• Performs various non-imaging procedures according to departmental protocol to obtain the desired result of information requested.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras computers and other related auxiliary equipment (dose calibrators well counters video imagers Thyroid Probe and PET/CT camera etc.).
• Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental NRC and State regulations to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.
• Performs various assigned duties to ensure the goals of the department are met.
• Demonstrates commitment to co-workers, department, and Medical Center through general standards of professional conduct to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the department.
• Performs various general support functions in department to ensure efficient utilization of time.
• Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation safety and satisfaction.
• Performs various record keeping customer service functions and communicates feedback in order to ensure goals of the department are met and operation runs efficiently.
• Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
• Ensures proper safety standards are met.
• Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent. Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.

Experience: None

Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist in Nuclear Medicine through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or CNMT certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to, cold, dust, noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

COMPENSATION

The starting base rate for this role is $40.96 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.