Lead Mammo Multi-Modality Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

EAP assistance

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare seeks an experienced Lead Mammography Multi- Modality Technologist for its Outpatient Imaging site in Rockville, MD. The role focuses on PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine work in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring image quality, safety compliance, and efficient patient throughput while collaborating with radiologists and the Radiation Safety Officer. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years PET/CT and/or Nuclear Medicine experience.
• 1 year lead experience preferred.
• Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license; ARRT(N) or NMTCB(CNMT).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT exams and manage equipment per radiologists’ protocols.
• Maintain radiation safety and participate in quarterly Safety Committee meetings.
• Identify patients, review orders, and select scanning protocols to maximize quality and safety.
• Maximize patient throughput and support teamwork with coworkers.
• Develop policies and protocols with leadership and ensure NRC/State licenses are maintained.
• Maintain written protocols and ensure systems reflect them; participate in inspections.
• Support ACR accreditation and quality control activities.
• Conduct quarterly modality meetings and monthly NB/ACC/WOPET office visits.

Skills

PET/CT experience

Nuclear Medicine

Lead experience

Customer service

Verbal & written skills

Education

AMA/JRCERT NM program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RIS/PACS

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

Outpatient Imaging - Medical Plaza

Adventist Outpatient Imaging seeks to hire an experienced Lead Mammography Multi- Modality Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging office in Rockville, MD who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Lead Mammography Multi- Modality Technologist You Will

• Performs PET/CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. Demonstrates proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and all ancillary equipment within Nuclear Medicine department. Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within PET/CT and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting)
• Understands principles of radiation safety. Attends quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings. Oversee all radiation safety issues.
• Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in PET/CT.
• Maximizes patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume.
• Works with the Director, Manager, Radiologist and Radiation Safety Officer to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.
• Maintains written protocols for each site and ensures that the protocols in the systems are consistent with the written protocols; Maintains all required NRC/State licenses and participates in departmental inspections
• Is responsible for ACR accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks, quality assurance/quality control checks and all other regulatory agency guidelines
• Conducts quarterly modality meetings and monthly office visits to NB, ACC and WOPET

Qualifications Include

• High school or GED
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• 5 years PET/CT and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred
• 1 year lead experience preferred
• State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license, ARRT (CT)(N) or NMTCB (CNMT)
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong customer service & critical thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Actions and attitudes support Adventist HealthCare's mission and RISES values
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Basic PC skills including RIS/PACS experience
• Image reformatting experience preferred
• Venous access competency preferred
• Ability to modify care according to the patient’s age and physical ability.

Work Schedule

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours per Week

40 Hours

Typical Daily Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:30PM

Shift Type

Day Shift

Pay Range

$46.18 - $70.19

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

We Do This By Offering

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.