Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)
About The Position
Inova Fairfax Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time day-shift role. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with hours that vary. The technologist explains procedures to patients and families, assists physicians with examinations using department protocols and appropriate precautions, administers radiopharmaceutical injections according to American College of Radiology guidelines, responds to clinical or emergent issues, accurately verifies patient records using electronic medical records and picture archiving and communication systems, and follows radiation protection procedures while maintaining exposure readings within ALARA limits. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Nuclear Medicine and graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program. Candidates must obtain CNMT or ARRT(N) certification within one year of hire and have Basic Life Support certification upon start. Virginia Registered State Inspector status is required within three months. State licensure may also be required for employees at qualifying Inova free-standing imaging centers. Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or student is required.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine and graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology school or program.
- Virginia Registered State Inspector status within three months.
- CNMT or ARRT(N) certification within one year of hire; certification through NMTCB or ARRT as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is specified.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon start.
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or student.
- State Nuclear Medicine Technologist licensure if required by the state of employment for work at a qualifying Inova free-standing imaging center.
Responsibilities
- Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and support patient cooperation.
- Assist physicians with examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques.
- Demonstrate proper radiopharmaceutical injection technique in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines.
- Recognize clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with examinations, take appropriate action, and work toward the most desirable outcome.
- Accurately identify patients and their files using electronic medical records and picture archiving and communication systems.
- Use radiation protection procedures, including shielding and collimation devices, and maintain exposure readings within ALARA limits.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility
- Relocation assistance eligibility
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Free parking
- Savings opportunities for in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
