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Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist

GHR HealthcarePortsmouth, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Portsmouth, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$20.00
Weekly
$800
Yearly (full-time)
$41,600
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $20.00/hour — 59% below the median for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Virginia ($48.95/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Virginia right now

  • 2 open Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Virginia from 2 agencies.
  • Typical Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Virginia: $48.95/hour ($101,816/year, BLS).

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Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs – 13-Week Assignment in Portsmouth, Virginia

Join a collaborative imaging team as an on-site Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Portsmouth, VA. Apply your expertise in nuclear medicine imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation safety while supporting accurate diagnostic services and high-quality patient care. Portsmouth offers a welcoming coastal setting with historic character, waterfront attractions, and convenient access to the broader Hampton Roads region.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details

  • Location: Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
  • Opportunity Type: 13-week nuclear medicine contract assignment
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 8, 2027
  • Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour shifts; all shifts may be available
  • Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $20-$20
  • Work Setting: On-site nuclear medicine imaging department
  • Openings: 1

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience practicing nuclear medicine
  • Current certification and registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
  • State licensure as required for nuclear medicine practice in Virginia
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
  • Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited program preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, quality control, storage, disposal, and radiation-safety procedures
  • Strong communication, critical-thinking, attention-to-detail, teamwork, and patient-care skills
  • Ability to work safely around radioactive materials, infectious materials, and other clinical hazards while following established protocols

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

  • Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures and monitor patients throughout examinations and treatments
  • Procure, prepare, perform quality control, calculate, identify, document, administer, store, dispose of, and safely handle radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials
  • Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
  • Start and maintain intravenous access in accordance with authorized orders and established procedures
  • Coordinate imaging-room preparation and examination timing, including appropriate isolation precautions when needed
  • Review images for diagnostic quality and adjust technical factors or repeat imaging when appropriate
  • Verify orders for completeness, schedule examinations, and determine appropriate timing based on clinical information
  • Perform urgent nuclear medicine procedures and participate in on-call coverage or single-technologist staffing as assigned
  • Follow department protocols, quality-assurance guidelines, radiation-safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Document patient information, medications, procedures, and imaging-related details accurately in the medical record
  • Communicate patient conditions and care needs effectively with physicians, nurses, technologists, patients, and families

Apply now for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity in Portsmouth, Virginia, and join a team dedicated to safe, accurate imaging and exceptional patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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