Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under supervision. A $25,000 sign-on bonus applies to non-UMMS employees, with responsibilities including radiopharmaceutical administration and data analysis for physician interpretation.

The role requires ARRT CNMT/ARRT(N) certification, MD licensure, BLS, and a clinical ladder program participation.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from an program accredited by USDE/CHEA.
• 1+ years of experience in nuclear medicine technology or related field.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred; 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes clinical nuclear medicine procedures across patient types and prepares radiopharmaceuticals.
• Applies nuclear medicine principles, ensures safety, and complies with regulatory standards.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Maintains supplies and reports equipment problems; participates in performance improvement.
• Participates in departmental and organizational training and education activities.

Skills

Clinical radiology knowledge

Patient care

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Safety/compliance

Education

Certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, $25,000 Sign on Bonus

• Bonus applies to non-umms employees

Overview

Under general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with radioisotope and radiation detection methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, in one location across all patient types. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications to perform patient imaging procedures using nuclear medicine instrumentation. Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Selects accurate technical factors and appropriateness on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of nuclear medicine principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, quality assurance, positioning and patient care skills. Ensures safety and security in the storage and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

Qualifications

Work Experience

Education

• Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

• 1+ years

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT)
• Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist - State of MD
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Preferred

Education

• Bachelor of Science

Experience

• 2+ years

Licensures/Certifications

• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NCT

Benefits

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday: 6:30am -3pm or 7am-3:30pm
• Weekday call until 10pm; Weekend on call 7am-10pm
• Holiday on Call

Compensation

Pay Range: $37.55 - $56.35

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials

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