Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $36-54 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
for a job in Arlington, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: StaffInova Benefits and Perks:- Health,
Vision, and Dental Coverage- Paid Parental Leave- Retirement
matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that
you contribute- Competitive salary- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours
on your very first day of work.- Sign on Bonus and Relocation for
those who qualifyShift: DaysHours: 40 hoursLocation: Will float to
(4) CDS sitesThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers sound
patient care practices according to department and hospital
policies/procedures. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient
and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation
protection/safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in
department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Maintains
equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
Provides clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice
standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students
and other technologists.Job Responsibilities:- Communicates
effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed
consent from patients or patients' charts to assist the physician
in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the
examination.- Explains procedures to patients and families and
answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient
cooperation.- Assists the physician in performing a variety of
examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation
precautions, and/or sterile techniques. Demonstrates proper
technique for injection of radiopharmaceuticals under the American
College of Radiology guidelines.- 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.Requirements:- Certification - CNMT or ARRT-N obtained
within one year of hire date. Nuclear Medical Technology
Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear
Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date; Basic Life
Support (BLS) Upon Start- Licensure - Registered State Inspector -
Virginia Within 3 Months Must be licensed as required by the state
of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing
Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's hospitals. Must
possess a state Nuclear Medicine Tech license if it is required by
the state of employment and if employed at an Inova free-standing
Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's Hospitals.-
Experience - Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a
Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.- Education - Associate
Degree Nuclear Medicine Graduate of an accredited school/program of
Nuclear Medicine Technology.Inova Job ID #661745. Posted job title:
nuclear medicine technologist
Keywords: Inova Health System, Arlington , Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $36-54 per hour, Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
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