Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist

Children's National Hospital • $88K — $174K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
  • 1 year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
  • Knowledge of all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET studies
  • Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) required upon hire

Responsibilities

  • Perform quality control tests and maintain NRC records
  • Greet and support patients throughout their exams
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols
  • Coordinate daily workflow and patient scheduling
  • Train and manage staff on protocols and procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness and order in exam rooms and on equipment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, prescription, and transgender health services
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day
  • 401(k) plan with financial wellness support
  • Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage with optional plans
  • Tuition assistance and fitness resources, along with other employee benefits
Full Job Description

Department
10188 Nuclear Medicine without RNs

Pay Range
$42.23 - $83.75

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education:
  • Associate's Degree Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine (Required)

Minimum Experience:
  • 1 year Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge:
  • Understands and performs all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET studies

Certifications/License Requirements:
  • Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) A.R.R.T (N) Upon Hire (Required) Or
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

Quality Control
  • Maintain required NRC records.
  • Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.
  • Perform all required calibration, wipe tests and other QC tests.
  • Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.
  • Check paperwork, P ACS and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.
  • Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment; ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam and at change of shift.
  • Ensure section is in compliance with all pertinent NRC, DOH, and JCAHO rules, regulations, and standards.

Patient Care
  • Greet patients respectfully, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
  • Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
  • May be asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site, be cooperative and willing to assist, when asked.
  • Ensure proper and safe handling of isotope for preparation of injection to patient; ensure safety standards are followed for staff involved with PET/CT patients.
  • Work in conjunction with CT Technologists.
  • Share on call responsibilities with all Nuclear Medicine Technologists, equally .

Clinical Safety
  • Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
  • Ensure Time Outs are conducted prior to injection of Isotope.
  • Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.
  • Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer and complete appropriate paperwork.
  • Act as coordinator for all equipment repair and calibration.
  • Practice personal radiation safety .

Administrative
  • Coordinate daily workflow to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion; prioritize daily patient flow and ensure timely throughput of patients; coordinate lunch schedules for staff and associated coverage.
  • Provide daily room/area assignments to technologists.
  • Review future schedule to ensure Isotopes are ordered in timely manner.
  • Maintain and report all equipment outages via email to manager and change of shift personnel.
  • Train technologists on new protocols and procedures as needed.
  • Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off information to incoming shift leader or personnel; conduct daily huddles with staff assigned to shift; immediately report personnel issues to manager and or radiology on-call administrator to ensure a professional and safe environment

Professional Development
  • Maintain A.R.R.T . (N), N.M. C. T . or C.N.M.T . certification.
  • Biennially update CPR certification.
  • Complete mandatory annual reviews.
  • Attend seminars and in-services.
  • Provide leadership to the modality with regard to patient care, customer service and new technology.
  • Maintain Point of Care Testing certification for glucose testing.

Benefits That Support You:
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
  • Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
  • Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.


The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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