Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) at Inova Health System

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Practice Standards, Radiation Protection, Patient Identification, Electronic Medical Records, Picture Archiving Communication Systems, ALARA Limits, Sterile Techniques, Clinical Problem Solving, Collimation Devices, Shielding

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Kenmore Ave is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) to join the team. This role will be full-time, day shift. The schedule is Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm. This position may support up to 4 locations. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 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: offering up 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: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more. Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) Job Responsibilities: * The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students and other technologists. * Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques. * 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. * May perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Associate degree in related field required. * Certification: * Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date. * Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start. * Experience: Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student. About Inova Health System We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.  Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides clinical services and assists physicians in performing various examinations using standard protocols and sterile techniques. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety through radiation protection procedures and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.