Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist- PRN

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Nuclear Med/PET Technologist to conduct high-quality Nuclear and PET procedures while ensuring exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree, required licensing, and experience in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include quality control, patient interaction, and workflow management.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Health and Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved program in Nuclear Medicine.
• 1 year clinical experience in nuclear medicine.
• ARRT (N) or CNMT certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear and PET procedures with quality and care.
• Maintain NRC records and perform quality control testing.
• Ensure patient safety and communicate throughout exams.

Skills

Patient Care

Quality Control

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

The Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist will perform high quality Nuclear and PET procedures while providing excellent patient care

PRN- Day Shift (Flexible)

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

Minimum Work 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

Required Licenses and Certifications
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.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance