Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching 5%

Tuition assistance up to $5,250

Mental health support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Falls Church, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time day shift role. This position includes responsibilities such as patient communication, assisting physicians, and applying radiation protection in care procedures. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine and relevant certifications. The role offers competitive benefits including health coverage, tuition assistance, and a sign-on bonus. Join a team recognized for safety and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an accredited program.
• Must obtain Virginia State Inspector licensure within 3 months.
• Certification CNMT or ARRT-N required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions to ease anxiety.
• Assist the physician in various examinations following standard protocols.
• Demonstrate effective use of radiation protection procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiation protection procedures

Clinical problem recognition

Education

Associate Degree Nuclear Medicine

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Radiopharmaceuticals

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be Full-time Day Shift: Full-time Day Shift: Monday - Friday 0600-1800 with call rotation. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Responsibilities:

• Explains procedures to patients and families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques. Demonstrates proper technique for injection of radiopharmaceuticals under the American College of Radiology guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams while taking appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Correctly identifies patients and their files by utilizing electronic medical records and picture archiving/communication systems while ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with shielding, collimation devices, and protective shielding per supervisor observation. Maintains exposure reading within the ALARA limits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Work schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with on-call and holiday rotations
• Education: Associate Degree Nuclear Medicine Graduate of an accredited school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Licensure: Registered State Inspector - Virginia Within 3 Months Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's hospitals. Must possess a state Nuclear Medicine Tech license if it is required by the state of employment and if employed at an Inova free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's Hospitals.
• Certification: CNMT or ARRT-N obtained within one year of hire date. Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date; Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Start
• Experience: Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.