Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs in Petersburg, VA

Job Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Tech applies the practice of nuclear medicine imaging through the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Nuclear Medicine Tech - Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA - PRN, On-Call Required

Essential Functions: 

• Oversees the procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of all radioactive materials.
• Responsible for scheduling exams and reviewing images to determine diagnostic quality.
• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Education:

• Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred) 

Licensure/Certification:

• Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com