Lead Mammo Multi-Modality Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

84d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Outpatient Imaging seeks to hire an experienced Lead Mammography Multi- Modality Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging office in Rockville, MD who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Lead Mammography Multi- Modality Technologist you will perform PET/CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. You will demonstrate proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and all ancillary equipment within the Nuclear Medicine department. You will accurately perform documentation in all computer systems within PET/CT and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting). You will understand principles of radiation safety, attend quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings, and oversee all radiation safety issues. You will properly identify patients, review orders and select scanning protocols to maximize quality and safe patient care in PET/CT. You will maximize patient throughput and demonstrate teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume. You will work with the Director, Manager, Radiologist and Radiation Safety Officer to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities. You will maintain written protocols for each site and ensure that the protocols in the systems are consistent with the written protocols; maintain all required NRC/State licenses and participate in departmental inspections. You will be responsible for ACR accreditation requirements and participate in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks, quality assurance/quality control checks and all other regulatory agency guidelines. You will conduct quarterly modality meetings and monthly office visits to NB, ACC and WOPET.

Requirements

High school or GED
Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license, ARRT (CT)(N) or NMTCB (CNMT)
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Strong customer service & critical thinking skills
Effective verbal and written skills
Actions and attitudes support Adventist Healthcare’s mission and RISES values
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic PC skills including RIS/PACS experience

Nice To Haves

5 years PET/CT and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred
1 year lead experience preferred
Image reformatting experience preferred
Venous access competency preferred
Ability to modify care according to the patient’s age and physical ability.

Responsibilities

Performs PET/CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
Demonstrates proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and all ancillary equipment within Nuclear Medicine department.
Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within PET/CT and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting).
Understands principles of radiation safety.
Attends quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings.
Oversee all radiation safety issues.
Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in PET/CT.
Maximizes patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume.
Works with the Director, Manager, Radiologist and Radiation Safety Officer to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.
Maintains written protocols for each site and ensures that the protocols in the systems are consistent with the written protocols; Maintains all required NRC/State licenses and participates in departmental inspections.
Is responsible for ACR accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks, quality assurance/quality control checks and all other regulatory agency guidelines.
Conducts quarterly modality meetings and monthly office visits to NB, ACC and WOPET.

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support