Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Committed to Team Member Health

Retirement matching 5%

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Inova Kenmore Ave is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a part-time day shift (Tue, Thu, Fri 6:30 AM–3:00 PM). The role supports additional locations as needed for leave coverage, within a safety-focused hospital environment in Northern Virginia.

The position emphasizes patient care, teamwork and adherence to Nuclear Medicine standards. Certification, licensure, and BLS are required on start for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field is required.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification within 12 months of hire.
• AHA BLS certification is required on start date.
• Experience in hospital/healthcare as a nuclear medicine technologist or student.

Responsibilities

• Administers nuclear medicine procedures following policy and safety standards.
• Supports physicians and students; serves as a resource to the nuclear medicine team.
• Performs exams using standard protocols, isolation precautions and sterile technique.
• Identifies patients/files accurately using EMR and PACS systems.
• Recognizes clinical issues and acts to resolve them to obtain optimal outcomes.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

EMR/pacs navigation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

NM/CT procedures

ARRT/N (certification)

Job description

• Ashburn, VA, United States
• Falls Church, VA, United States

Job Description

Inova Kenmore Ave is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) to join the team. Part-time Day Shift, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 630AM-3:00PM. May support other Inova locations as needed for leave of absence coverage.

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, and more.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) Job Responsibilities:

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies/procedures.
• Provides clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students and other technologist.
• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:Associate degree in related field required.
• Licensure: Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date.
• Certification:Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• Experience:Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.