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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Midlothian, Virginia

Lead Nuclear Medical Technologist - Physician Practice - Cardiology

CardiologyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.64-$61.82/hr

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Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lead Nuclear Med Technologist - Physician Practice - Cardiology

Job Summary

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Tech applies the practice of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Functions

Manages the procurement, triage, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of all radioactive materials.

Leads the daily section operations and acts as point of contact for hospital staff, physicians, patients, and their families.

  • Manages staff scheduling, maintaining team oversight, and delivering trainings.
  • Monitors section’s nuclear equipment, coordinating repairs and making recommendations.
  • Researches, develops, and implements quality performance standards and imaging techniques.

Education

Associate’s degree from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (required)

Licensure/Certification

Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)

  • State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

Experience

2 years of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine (required)

Range

  • Minimum: $38.64
  • Maximum: $61.82
  • Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Cardiovascular Associates of VA - Provider Based

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist manages the safe preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals while overseeing daily section operations. This role also involves staff scheduling, training, and ensuring the maintenance of nuclear imaging equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree from an ARRT-accredited institute and possess current ARRT or NMTCB certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience in nuclear medicine and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team leadershipEquipment maintenanceRadiation safety

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 38 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 63% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiologyranked against 635 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$129kCardiology median $550k (middle half $468k–$591k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Virginia24 active636 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 63% no call · 24% no weekends38 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Physician listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment735 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings385 in the last 30 days253 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend+8.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (635 Cardiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
5
<$455k
3
$455k-530k
4
$530k-605k
5
$605k-680k
1
$813k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
Relocation assistance
56%
Loan repayment
38%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

Allina Health · Saint Paul, Minnesota

$644k-$813k
#2

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Outpatient

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$442k-$678k
#3

PHYSICIAN - Non-Invasive, Ca

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#4

Clinical Cardiologist

$310k-$659k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 635 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Mental health resources
Paid time off
Parental and FMLA leave
Short- and long-term disability

Living in Midlothian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.