Nuclear Medicine Technologist - FT - Alexandria Hospital
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Benefits:
Tuition reimbursementStudent loan assistance - up to $10,000!State-of-the-art medical and training facilitiesPaid parental leave for birth/adoption of a childRetirement benefits with match from day oneSign - on Bonus and relocation available for those eligibleThe 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 initiative 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 ResponsibilitiesCommunicates 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 RequirementsWork schedule :
Monday - Friday, Full - time, Hours are 6:
30 am - 3:
00 pm - No weekends / no on call / no holidaysLocation :
Inova Alexandria HospitalEducation :
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.
Recommended Skills Anatomy Basic Life Support Cpr Clinical Works Communication Pathology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Benefits:
Tuition reimbursementStudent loan assistance - up to $10,000!State-of-the-art medical and training facilitiesPaid parental leave for birth/adoption of a childRetirement benefits with match from day oneSign - on Bonus and relocation available for those eligibleThe 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 initiative 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 ResponsibilitiesCommunicates 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 RequirementsWork schedule :
Monday - Friday, Full - time, Hours are 6:
30 am - 3:
00 pm - No weekends / no on call / no holidaysLocation :
Inova Alexandria HospitalEducation :
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.
Recommended Skills Anatomy Basic Life Support Cpr Clinical Works Communication Pathology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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