Nuclear Medicine Technologist

About The Job

Med Star Health is looking for a Nuclear Medical Technologist to join our team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a registered Nuclear Medical Technologist with on‑the‑job experience.

PRN position that can fulfill day and evening as well as 8 on calls a month. On call goes from Monday–Friday 4:00 pm to 11 pm, Saturday 7 am to 11 pm; split shift for on call.

• Orders, prepares, measures, calculates, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies as prescribed by the Nuclear Medicine physician. Selects proper kit and performs independent in‑house preparation of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and hospital policy. Performs proper quality control of preparation and maintains documentation of radiopharmaceutical records.
• Interviews patients regarding medical background, obtains appropriate consent, reviews the patient’s electronic chart, and performs the appropriate study. Recognizes inadequate orders, takes appropriate action, and ensures high‑quality images free of artifacts.
• Coordinates assigned section to maintain smooth patient flow, minimizes waiting time, and expedites patient discharge, while avoiding delays after shifts end through coordination with Floor Coordinator and Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Surveys and calibrates camera equipment as necessary and maintains a clean imaging environment.
• Correctly places, connects, and tests lead EKG monitoring cables; initiates EKG strips during cardiologist‑monitored nuclear stress tests. Handles radioactive material safely per NRC regulations and disposes of decaying material per federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Practices good hand hygiene, conducts daily room surveys, complies with radiation safety and biosafety policies, and returns film badge promptly. Orders and cancels radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and maintains computerized records to optimize flow and reduce waste.
• Adheres to Joint Commission guidelines for record keeping, aseptic technique, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and isolation. Follows infection control practices, ALARA guidelines, and department personal monitoring policies. May assist in training students.

• Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an A.M.A. approved school.
• PRN or on‑the‑job experience.
• NMTCB or ARRT registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

This position has a hiring range of USD $39.25 – USD $64.71 /Hr.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care