Lead PET/CT Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Adventist HealthCare•Silver Spring, MD

3d•$46 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare’s Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center is hiring an experienced PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET/CT examinations according to radiologist-established protocols and support safe, high-quality patient care. The role operates gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and other Nuclear Medicine equipment, and maintains accurate records in relevant imaging systems, including RIS, PACS and NMIS. The technologist oversees radiation-safety matters, helps develop policies and protocols, maintains site protocols and required licenses, participates in inspections and supports ACR accreditation and quality initiatives. The position also includes quarterly modality meetings and monthly visits to NB, ACC and WOPET. The schedule is a nonrotating day shift, typically 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The employee must be able to rotate among locations in Rockville and North Bethesda and be experienced with GE and Siemens scanners. There are no weekend, holiday or on-call requirements. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, paid in three installments at 90 days, one year and two years after hire. Current Adventist HealthCare employees transferring between entities or within an entity are not eligible; certain former employees are also ineligible if returning within six months. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, with a listed pay range of $46.18–$70.19. Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based healthcare organization serving communities in Maryland. The employer strongly recommends full COVID-19 vaccination before employment and may require proof. Employment offers may be withdrawn for positive cotinine or marijuana test results, subject to the stated retesting and reapplication policy. The organization is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations as described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT-accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
ARRT (CT)(N) or NMTCB (CNMT) credential.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong customer-service and critical-thinking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Actions and attitudes that support Adventist HealthCare’s mission and RISES values.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Basic PC skills, including RIS/PACS experience.
Ability to work a 40-hour weekly day-shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and rotate among locations in Rockville and North Bethesda.
Experience with GE and Siemens scanners.
Ability to modify care according to patients’ ages and physical abilities.

Nice To Haves

Five years of PET/CT and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred.
One year of lead experience preferred.
Image-reformatting experience preferred.
Venous-access competency preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform PET/CT examinations in accordance with protocols established by radiologists.
Operate gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and ancillary Nuclear Medicine equipment.
Document accurately in PET/CT and Imaging Services computer systems, including RIS, PACS, NMIS and image-reformatting systems.
Apply radiation-safety principles, oversee radiation-safety issues and attend quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings.
Identify patients correctly, review orders and select scanning protocols to support image quality and safe patient care.
Manage large patient volumes to maximize throughput and demonstrate teamwork with coworkers.
Work with the Director, Manager, Radiologist and Radiation Safety Officer to develop policies, procedures and protocols, including dose-reduction activities.
Maintain written protocols for each site and ensure system protocols are consistent with written protocols.
Maintain required NRC and State licenses and participate in departmental inspections.
Support ACR accreditation requirements, performance-improvement initiatives, image-quality checks, quality-assurance and quality-control checks, and other regulatory guidelines.
Conduct quarterly modality meetings and monthly office visits to NB, ACC and WOPET.
Rotate to other locations in Rockville and North Bethesda as needed.
Modify care according to patients’ ages and physical abilities.

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, paid in three installments.
Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available.
Paid Time Off.
Employer retirement contribution and matching after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary flexible spending accounts and legal plans.
Voluntary life, pet, auto, home, long-term-care, and critical-illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program support.
Free employee parking.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.