VCU Health·Richmond, Virginia
Responsible for administering radioactive materials to patients of all ages for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs nuclear medicine exams and treatments while ensuring patient safety and accurate image processing.
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The practice of nuclear medicine is performed by a nuclear medicine technologist responsible for the administration of radioactive materials to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. A nuclear medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine exams or treatments at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
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.
N/A: Knowledge and 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.
Education, Certification & Experience
(Individuals with at least one year of experience can be hired directly into this role)
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Requires certification from NMTCB or ARRT-N and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates must have completed a 6-month orientation or possess at least one year of professional experience.
Market context
In Virginia, nuclear medicine technologist openings are often driven by hospital and imaging-center demand for staff who can support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role is competitive because employers typically want NMTCB or ARRT-N certification, BLS, and either a completed 6-month orientation or at least one year of professional experience. Before applying, confirm your certification status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time.