Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging including nuclear medicine and PET studies with strong focus on patient care and safety.

Join the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, work with CT technologists, and may travel to affiliated sites. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits within a leading pediatric hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine (Required)
• 1 year Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)
• Understands and performs all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET studies
• Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) or CNMT (Required) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Maintain NRC records and ensure proper patient data on images.
• Greet patients, explain exams, and communicate throughout the procedure.
• Follow safety standards for isotope handling and PET/CT patient safety.
• Coordinate daily workflow and staff assignments; provide leadership to the team.
• Maintain certifications and participate in professional development.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

PET studies

Safety protocols

General radiography

Education

Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

Gamma camera

PET/CT

RIS/PACS

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10188 Nuclear Medicine without RNs

Pay Range

$42.23 - $83.75

Who We Are:

The Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology is located within the hospital (SZ campus) and at the Rockville, Maryland Children's National Imaging (CNI) site. The Division offers imaging services for a complete range of pediatric diseases and conditions.

Services provided at the main hospital include general radiography, fluoroscopy, special procedures (interventional), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, ultrasound, computerized axial tomography, bone densitometry, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Services provided at Children's National Imaging (Rockville, Maryland) include general radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computerized axial tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education:

• Associate's Degree Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine (Required)

Minimum Experience:

• 1 year Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Understands and performs all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET studies

Certifications/License Requirements:

• Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) A.R.R.T (N) Upon Hire (Required) Or
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

Quality Control

• Maintain required NRC records.
• Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.
• Perform all required calibration, wipe tests and other QC tests.
• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.
• Check paperwork, P ACS and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment; ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam and at change of shift.
• Ensure section is in compliance with all pertinent NRC, DOH, and JCAHO rules, regulations, and standards.

Patient Care

• Greet patients respectfully, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
• May be asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site, be cooperative and willing to assist, when asked.
• Ensure proper and safe handling of isotope for preparation of injection to patient; ensure safety standards are followed for staff involved with PET/CT patients.
• Work in conjunction with CT Technologists.
• Share on call responsibilities with all Nuclear Medicine Technologists, equally .

Clinical Safety

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
• Ensure Time Outs are conducted prior to injection of Isotope.
• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Act as coordinator for all equipment repair and calibration.
• Practice personal radiation safety .

Administrative

• Coordinate daily workflow to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion; prioritize daily patient flow and ensure timely throughput of patients; coordinate lunch schedules for staff and associated coverage.
• Provide daily room/area assignments to technologists.
• Review future schedule to ensure Isotopes are ordered in timely manner.
• Maintain and report all equipment outages via email to manager and change of shift personnel.
• Train technologists on new protocols and procedures as needed.
• Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off information to incoming shift leader or personnel; conduct daily huddles with staff assigned to shift; immediately report personnel issues to manager and or radiology on-call administrator to ensure a professional and safe environment

Professional Development

• Maintain A.R.R.T . (N), N.M. C. T . or C.N.M.T . certification.
• Biennially update CPR certification.
• Complete mandatory annual reviews.
• Attend seminars and in-services.
• Provide leadership to the modality with regard to patient care, customer service and new technology.
• Maintain Point of Care Testing certification for glucose testing.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.