Department
NUCLEAR MEDICINE - 207061Worker Sub Type
RegularWork Shift

Pay Grade
15TJob Description

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the Clinical Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Nuclear medicine department, is responsible for accreditation maintenance, as well as performing a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric, which require professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied health care professionals. He/she is able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always available. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate the results along with the ability to determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required.
Experience
Registered Nurse with five years clinical experience

Certification & Licensures
ARRT (N), ARRT(R), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required *

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required **

* and/or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology training program

** New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Knowledge of ACR accreditation standards and guidelines required Communication skills necessary to relate to physicians, peers, and patients on a professional and technical level required Management skills necessary to organize daily workflow and make staffing assignments required Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees/trainees required Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.