Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Virginia Beach, United States - Inova

Description

Job Description

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Career Development
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match
• Competitive salary
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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The Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies/procedures. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition. Provides clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students and other technologists.

Shift: Full Time

Hours: 8am-4:30pm

Location: Loudoun Hospital

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates acquisition and exercise of new skills. Displays progress in level of functionality. Communicates effectively with mentor(s) and over time, demonstrates greater independence and decision-making ability.
• Able to perform at expected level of supervisor(s) expectations.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols by ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Demonstrates the ability and skills to assist with adhering to radiography principles.
• Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.

Requirements for Consideration:

• Graduate of an accredited Associate's school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT-N or CNMT obtained within one year of hire date.
• NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date.
• Registered State Inspector - Virginia within 3 months
• Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.
• Basic Life Support upon start

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.