Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
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Job Summary:
This position is accountable to prepare patients and radiopharmaceuticals and to perform routine nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with physicians' orders and the procedure manual. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with appropriate comparison studies and other exam results or pertinent patient information to the Radiologist for timely interpretation. Additionally, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of MWHC Health System and demonstrates a commitment of quality service to our patients and their families, the community, the physicians, and our Associates.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for nuclear medicine examinations by confirming physicians' orders, verifying patients' identities, and obtaining adequate medical histories to ensure the appropriateness of examinations and facilitate timely accurate diagnosis of the patient.
- Performs nuclear medicine examinations/procedures on all patient age groups and maintains clinical competency as evidenced by completion of an annual Competency Based Orientation Tool for Clinical Associates in Nuclear Medicine. Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care. Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of nuclear medicine services/activities.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program. Disposes of sharps and contaminated supplies/materials in a manner consistent with infection control and nuclear regulatory standards. Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self including principles of time, distance, and shielding where possible.
- Maintains complete and accurate records of radiopharmaceuticals administered, received, or disposed of on a daily basis. Performs quality control on nuclear medicine/hot lab equipment as required and daily radiation surveys of hot lab/exam rooms to ensure safety and quality of services provided.
- Effectively interacts with students, consistently providing supervision and instruction. Is supportive of the MWH School of Radiologic Technology and the Radiology cross-training program.
- Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
- Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data in order to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the Nuclear Medicine Section utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach to improvement.
- Maintains authority to administer radiopharmaceuticals/contrast agents and follows established guidelines for the appropriate selection/administration of all radiopharmaceuticals/agents used.
Qualifications:
- CNMT or ARRT registered or registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine Technology. (If registry-eligible at time of hire, must pass registry examination within one year of hire date.)
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required
- Completion of accredited two-year program in Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent.
- Three years relevant experience preferred.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Mary Washington Healthcare Job ID . Posted job title: nuclear medicine technologist (inpatient)-part time
About Mary Washington Healthcare
Join Mary Washington Healthcare, one of Virginia's fastest-growing healthcare systems and the region's premier healthcare provider. Our nursing jobs, allied health, and physician jobs promote growth through career advancement and support in an environment designed for success.
MWHC offers all the benefits of a big city healthcare system in the beautiful setting of the Virginia countryside, with easy access to Washington, DC and Richmond. Our regional medical system includes two state-of-the-art hospitals - Mary Washington Hospital, a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and Stafford Hospital. Our Centers of Excellence include Regional Cancer Center, Virginia Heart & Vascular Institute, Human Motion Institute, Women's Health Institute and The Neurosciences Center.
Benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program