Nuclear Med Tech/Pet Tech
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $38.60–$53.08 an hour. Open nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Virginia post a median of $46.09 an hour, the middle half $45.84–$52.98, across 23 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Nuclear medicine technologists employed in Virginia earn a median of $48.95 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Riverside Hospital Services in Newport News reported 6 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,853,458 hours worked: 0.6 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 0.8 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Riverside Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives Riverside Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Virginia hospitals by rating.
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.60x · Clicks 36
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 53.0% · Stating an hourly rate 39.5%
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About the job
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$38.60 - $53.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
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 Shifts
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .
From Riverside Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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