Inova Health Systems

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)

Inova Health Systems • $70K — $95K *
Falls Church, VA 22042In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an accredited program
  • Virginia State Inspector Licensure within 3 months
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT-N within one year of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
  • Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or student

Responsibilities

  • Explain procedures to patients and families to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation
  • Assist physicians in examinations using standard protocols and techniques for radiopharmaceutical injections
  • Recognize and address clinical/emergent problems during exams to ensure optimal outcomes
  • Utilize electronic medical records and imaging systems for accurate patient identification
  • Implement radiation safety procedures, maintaining exposure within ALARA limits

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions from day one
  • Up to $5,250/year for tuition assistance and $10,000 for student loans
  • Free mental health coaching or therapy sessions for team members and their families
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work schedules
Full Job Description
Job Description

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be Full-time Day Shift. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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: offeringup 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: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!


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 Requirements:
  • Education: Associate Degree Nuclear Medicine Graduate of an accredited school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  • Licensure: Registered State Inspector - Virginia Within 3 Months Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's hospitals. Must possess a state Nuclear Medicine Tech license if it is required by the state of employment and if employed at an Inova free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's Hospitals.
  • Certification: CNMT or ARRT-N obtained within one year of hire date. Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date; Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Start
  • Experience: Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.


About Inova Health Systems

Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
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Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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