Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Day Shift, Sign-On

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement match

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Center in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full‑time day shift. The role involves explaining procedures to patients, assisting physicians with examinations, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine, Virginia licensure within 3 months, and CNMT or ARRT‑N within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine from an accredited program.
• Registered Virginia Nuclear Medicine license within 3 months.
• CNMT or ARRT-N certification within one year of hire.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Assist the physician in performing examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and sterile techniques; inject radiopharmaceuticals per ACR guidelines.
• Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take action to resolve them for the best outcome.
• Identify patients and files using EMR and PACS with high accuracy.
• Apply ALARA radiation protection procedures and maintain exposure within limits.

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Center in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full‑time day shift. The role involves explaining procedures to patients, assisting physicians with examinations, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine, Virginia licensure within 3 months, and CNMT or ARRT‑N within one year of hire.