Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET / CT

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Certification - Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date; Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon StartLicensure - Registered State Inspector - Virginia Within 3 Months Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's hospitals. Must possess a state Nuclear Medicine Tech license if it is required by the state of employment and if employed at an Inova free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's Hospitals.Experience - Experience in a hospital / healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Student.Education - Associate Degree in related field required.