Lead PET/CT Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Adventist HealthCare•White Oak, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center is seeking an experienced PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET/CT examinations and support safe, high-quality patient care in Nuclear Medicine. The role includes leading radiation safety activities, maintaining protocols and regulatory compliance, supporting accreditation and quality initiatives, and coordinating with clinical and operational leaders. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a typical schedule of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM on the day shift. The technologist must be able to rotate to other locations in Rockville and North Bethesda and have experience with GE and Siemens scanners. Weekend, holiday, and on-call work are not required. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates, paid in three installments at 90 days, one year, and two years after hire. The listed pay range is $46.18–$70.19.

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) certification.
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 modify care according to the patient’s age and physical ability.
Experience with GE and Siemens scanners.
Ability to rotate to other locations in Rockville and North Bethesda.

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 according to radiologist-established protocols.
Operate gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters, and other 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, attend quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings, and oversee radiation safety issues.
Identify patients, 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 match written protocols.
Maintain required NRC and state licenses and participate in departmental inspections.
Oversee ACR accreditation requirements and participate in performance improvement initiatives, image-quality checks, quality assurance/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 required.

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, paid in three installments.
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Free employee parking.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on 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 match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and 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.