Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full-time

Inova Health System's Loudoun Hospital is looking for a Full -time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Imaging Team. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation available for those eligible. This role is full-time, Monday - Friday, 6:45am - 3:15pm, Float to 4 locations.

Featured Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!

State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child

Retirement benefits with match from day one

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.

Requirements:
Work schedule: Full-time, Mon-Friday, 6:45am - 3:15pm Float to 4 Locations
Location: Work at multiple locations, Loudoun, Alexandria/Kenmore office, Fair Oaks office, and Telestar office.
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: BLS; CPR; ARRT-N or CNMT obtained within one year of hire date. NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

About Inova Health System:

Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.32 - $45.40 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
On call

Ability to Relocate:
Leesburg, VA 20176: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person