Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Woodbridge Virginia

This is a Flexi Rotating shift opportunity

The is 1 week per month; Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 7 pm plus 12 -hour shifts on Sat & Sun

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Technologist I responsibilities in addition to the following: Therapies dual modality NM/CT Lymphoscintigraphy or hospital based / standing ED. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state federal and local agencies. Provide the best patient care and practice radiation safety standards at all times.

Conducts general Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology. Competent in preperation dose management and administration of radiopharmceuticals radioisotopes operation of radiation producing equipment operation of the electronic radiology systems preparation of patient room/equipment provides patient and family education and maintains adequate supply inventory. Explains examination procedure and discharge instructions to patient and completes departmental documentation. Complies with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation. Performs to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state federal and local agencies. Intravenous (IV) Competency required.

Provides quality MRI Imaging to patients under the direction of a supervising physician with adherence to the required protocol standards. Duties may include but are not limited to: Administration of MRI contrast per protocol Evaluates and approves patient MRI safety screening form prior to patient entering scanner Knowledge of MRI safety zones and other safety regulations.

Reviews patient records for accuracy and evaluating all implants and devices through vendor resources. Acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel. Maintaining patient. records reports and files. performs patient MRI exam per protocol reviews imaging for accuracy and quality prior to sending for interpretation. examination and procedure to patient and completes departmental documentation. Explains examination and procedure to patient and completes departmental documentation.

Must obtain ARRT MR advanced registry or ARMRIT within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Trade School degree in Radiologic Technology or Bachelors in Nuclear Medicine or related field required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
• ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT)
• Registry-eligible graduates in lieu of ARRT or CNMT must be registered within one year of hire.

Sentara is an integrated not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29000 employees (including 1375 physicians and advanced practice providers) 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves over 900000 members.

We are recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and are strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging cancer services cardiovascular care emergency care lab services orthopedics weight loss services and more all powered through Sentara eCare a comprehensive electronic medical record addition to our hospital Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge Lorton Springfield and Alexandria Va. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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