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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team!
We are looking for a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist able to effectively communicate with all customers and knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) policies on Confidentiality.
This is a skilled professional position that provides health care services, using radionuclides to assist diagnosis or treatment. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Work is performed under the general direction of the Supervisor, Chief Technologist or the Director of M.I.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Operates and documents all aspects of Nuclear Medicine. Verifies that the patient has consented to the procedure and fully understands its risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. Verifies that consent has been obtained. Immobilizes patients as required. Positions patient, respecting patient ability and comfort. Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories. Monitors patient during procedure. Provides patient information pertinent to the exam being performed. Prepares patient for procedure. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and image labeling. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Checks and orders supply as needed. Participates in data collection.
Reports equipment failure/problems. Assists in training and education. Provides input for purchase of new equipment, and new hire or new employee through peer interview process. Provides patient education. Maintains knowledge of and observes universal precautions. Access, manipulate, store, and print M.I. digital images. Access archived film from film library. Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment. Prepares room for procedure. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table before and after each procedure.
Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted time for completion. Works effectively within/ between departments. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
Ensures patient safety. Prepares, identifies and administers contrast media and or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Assists licensed practitioners with nuclear medicine procedures as needed. Responsible for following all protocols to ensure optimum image quality.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an Allied Health Education Nuclear Medicine program or equivalent.
1-2 years' experience in a hospital setting.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) and/or CNMT Certification.
Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
Experience with RIS/PACS is preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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