Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital 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 7:30am-4:00pm. The position is split between 2 nearby 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.
• 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.