Nuclear Med Technologist

MedStar Health; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 49,152 - 89,144; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Job summary

A large healthcare system in Brandywine, MD, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform cardiac nuclear testing. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine and current licenses. They will participate in quality assurance and manage patient data. Offering a salary of $35.68 - $64.71 per hour with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Join a recognized organization focused on quality patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality assurance program and maintain ICANL accreditation.
• Manage daily patient schedule and coordinate with vendors for radioisotopes.
• Log patient data and archive studies for accurate records.
• Perform quality controls and prepare diagnostic reports.
• Alert physician to abnormal patient responses and communicate data.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Quality control

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine

Current Nuclear license with the NRC or State of Maryland

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Post-graduation experience in a licensed facility (preferred)

Job description

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!

About The Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Medstar Health: Medical Center at Brandywine. The ideal candidate will be a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with demonstrated effective communication and problem‑solving skills. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform cardiac nuclear testing to assure high‑quality care and service to patients.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties

• Actively participate in the quality assurance program by completing all requirements to maintain ICANL accreditation. Ensure equipment is available by coordinating preventive maintenance programs and scheduling emergency service calls to maintain an efficient patient schedule.
• Maintain the daily patient schedule in collaboration with other staff members. Ensure correct doses of radioisotopes and pharmacologic stress agents are ordered and appropriately invoiced by communicating with approved vendors.
• Maintain a log of patient data and stored images by entering correct patient demographic information and archiving studies to ensure complete and accurate records. Perform cardiac nuclear testing by following ICANL guidelines to ensure high‑quality diagnostic studies.
• Perform quality controls daily, weekly, and quarterly on the nuclear camera, hot lab equipment, and crash cart. Prepare preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data to provide summary reports for physician review, interpretation, and signature. Provide patient instructions, answer questions relating to scheduled procedures, and obtain informed consent for the ordered testing to ensure quality care.
• Recognize and alert the physician to abnormal patient responses and studies by immediately contacting the physician to discuss and assist with appropriate next steps. Send diagnostic reports or copies of MPI studies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data to referring physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• Current Nuclear license with the NRC or State of Maryland.
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Post‑graduation experience in a licensed facility, performing all aspects of cardiac nuclear testing preferred.

Salary

USD $35.68 - $64.71 per hour.