Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Code : NM3396

$20k Sign On Bonus Available!!

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification : Nonexempt

Supervises Positions : No

JOB SUMMARY

Works in concert with the radiologists to obtain high quality images and provide exceptional patient care.

Patient Care : Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.

• Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.

Compliance : Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.

Teamwork : Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.

Technical Competency : Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High School Diploma and successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.

Experience : 2years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure : Registry eligible; obtain registry, ARRT-N and / or NMTCB; within the first year of employment.

Additional Skills / Requirements Required : Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Good communication skills. Working knowledge of various types of nuclear medicine equipment, able to adapt to new and various situations and procedures according to age of patient served. Has ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his / her age-specific needs.

Additional Skills / Requirements Preferred : N / A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code : 13A, Imaging

Work Function / Activity : Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift / push / pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.