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Riverside Medical Group. lists this Nuclear Medicine/PET technologist opportunity in newport news, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nuclear Medicine/PET technologist page is loaded## Nuclear Medicine/PET technologistlocations: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Newport News, Virginia **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 ShiftsTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at .locations: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginiatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted TodayIf loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.
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Worksite address
newport news, VA, 23600, US
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