Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on patient care and safety. The role involves performing various examinations, assisting physicians, and ensuring patient comfort and cooperation. With a commitment to team member health and well-being, the organization provides comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program required.
• Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Assists physicians in examinations using standard protocols and techniques.
• Maintains exposure readings within ALARA limits for radiation protection.

Skills

Patient Communication

Radiopharmaceutical Injection

Clinical Problem Recognition

Radiation Protection Procedures

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Picture Archiving/Communication Systems

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day Shift from Monday – Friday, with on-call evening/night & weekend 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:

1. Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
2. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
3. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
4. 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.
5. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Responsibilities:

1. Explains procedures to patients and families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Correctly identifies patients and their files by utilizing electronic medical records and picture archiving/communication systems while ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
5. 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.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Additional Requirements:

1. Work schedule: Monday – Friday Days with On-Call Evening/Night & Weekend Rotation
2. Education: Graduate of an accredited school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
3. Licensure: Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date.
4. Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
5. 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 25,000+ 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 System 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.32 - $52.21 per hour

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Dental insurance
4. Employee assistance program
5. Employee discount
6. Flexible schedule
7. Flexible spending account
8. Health insurance
9. Health savings account
10. Life insurance
11. Paid time off
12. Parental leave
13. Professional development assistance
14. Referral program
15. Relocation assistance
16. Retirement plan
17. Tuition reimbursement
18. Vision insurance

Schedule:

1. 10 hour shift
2. Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Alexandria, VA 22306 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Alexandria, VA 22306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person