Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)

Inova Health; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust team member wellness program

Retirement matching contributions

Mental health coaching sessions at no cost

Individual development planning for career growth

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking a talented Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide essential services in a PRN capacity. You will explain procedures to patients, assist physicians during examinations while ensuring safety protocols are followed. Inova offers competitive benefits including health programs and retirement plans as part of our commitment to team member wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients and families to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Assists the physician using standard protocols and sterile techniques.
• Maintains exposure reading within ALARA limits with proper shielding.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Radiopharmaceutical Injection

Clinical Problem Recognition

Radiation Protection Procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Electronic medical records

Picture archiving communication systems

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Job Description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.

Job Description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.

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 a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• 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.
• Career Development: Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.
• State-of-the-Art Medical and Training Facilities
  
  

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 Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• 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
• Experience: Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.
  
  

Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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