Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)

Job description

Inova Kenmore Ave is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) to join the team. Part-time Day Shift, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 630AM-3:00PM. May support other Inova locations as needed for leave of absence coverage.
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 administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies/procedures.
• Provides clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students and other technologist.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Associate degree in related field required.
• Licensure: Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• Experience: Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.