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PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Variable Part Time Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

LocationRockville, MD

Typepart-time

Company size10,000+ people

First seen1w ago

Last seen21h ago

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About the role

Adventist HealthCare’s Outpatient Imaging seeks to hire an experienced PET/CT Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging office in North Bethesda, MD who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

As a PET/CT Technologist you will:

• Consistently produce high quality NM and/or PET images using knowledge of NM education, IV skills, computer processing and image enhancement. Prepares and administers medications and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established procedure. Performs Nuclear Medicine examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. Demonstrates proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and/or PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and all ancillary equipment within Nuclear Medicine department. Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting)

• Performs Hot Lab functions including the acceptance, maintenance and documentation of radiopharmaceuticals. Understands principles of radiation safety.

• Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in Nuclear Medicine. Performs periodic QA checks as required by state and federal law.

• Maximizes patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume.

• Works with the Director, Manager and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.

• Maintains written protocols for each site and ensures that the protocols in the systems are consistent with the written protocols.

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

• State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

• ARRT (N)(CT) or NMTCB (CNMT) required

• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• 2 years Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred

• 2 years CT experience preferred

• Strong customer service & critical thinking skills

• Effective verbal and written skills

• Actions and attitudes support Adventist Healthcare’s mission and RISES values

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Basic PC skills including RIS/PACS experience

• Image reformatting experience preferred

• Venous access competency preferred

• Ability to modify care according to the patient’s age and physical ability.

Work Schedule:

Benefits

Employment Type: Variable Part Time

Hours per Week: 16 Hours

Typical Daily Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00AM- 3:30PM; Variable Locations: Rockville, North Bethesda, Silver Spring

Shift Type: Day Shift

Pay Range:

$37.17 - $55.76

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

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Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

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Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

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403(b) retirement plan

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Free Employee parking

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Hiring process

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (“Nicotine products” include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

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