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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Inova Health SystemLeesburg, VA, United States
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Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be a PRN role.

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 a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement : Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • 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.
  • Career Development : Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Responsibilities :

  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Education : Graduate of an accredited school / program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  • 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
  • Experience : Experience in a hospital / healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Student.

    • Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities

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