Radiologic Technologist- PRN Alexandria, VA, United States Posted on 04/04/2024 Be the First to[...]

Inova Health System’s Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Imaging Team. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will administer sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies / procedures.

To help achieve our mission, this role will complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.

Demonstrating radiation protection / safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines is of vital importance.

This role will initiate self-development while maintaining equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition is expected.

Providing clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students and other technologists is required.

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 / 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 technique.

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.

• Adheres to department policies and protocols while ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Nuclear Medicine principles / theory, anatomy and pathology processes by utilizing the most appropriate technique and / or positioning for optimal examinations.

Additional Requirements

• Work schedule : PRN
• Location : Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
• Education : Graduate of an accredited school / program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Experience : Experience in a hospital / healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Student.
• Certification : AHA BLS; CPR; ARRT-N or CNMT obtained within one year of hire date. NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

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