Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. This role will be PRN.

Experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

• State‑of‑the‑art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free parking for all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in‑store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

• 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.

• Education: Associate Degree Nuclear Medicine Graduate of an accredited school/program of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Licensure: 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.
• Certification: CNMT or ARRT‑N obtained within one year of hire date. 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 start.
• Experience: Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.