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Performs Nuclear Medicine/PET examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. Demonstrates proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and all ancillary equipment within Nuclear Medicine department.
- Aquilino Cancer Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center seeks to hire an experienced PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist you will:
- Performs Nuclear Medicine/PET examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. Demonstrates proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and 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)
- Understands principles of radiation safety. Attends quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings.
- Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in Nuclear Medicine.
- 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.
- Is responsible for accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks and other duties as assigned. Qualifications include:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s preferred not required.
- 5 years of experience preferred
- ARRT (R) and (CT) and (N) certified, or MRI certified (ARMRIT or ARRT (MR)), or Mammo certified (ARRT (M)), or NMTCB (CNMT) (CT), CPR
- Must have at least one specialty certification in addition to AART.
- State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license required
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Work
Employment Type: Full- Time Hours per Week: 40 Hours Typical Daily
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Shift Type: Day Shift
$37.17 - $64.44 If the salary range is listed as $0 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: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free Employee parking Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available) Paid Time Off Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement 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.
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