Lead Mammo Multi-Modality Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

About the role

Adventist Outpatient Imaging seeks to hire an experienced Lead Mammography Multi-Modality Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging office in Rockville, MD who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Performs PET/CT 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 PET/CT and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting).
• Understands principles of radiation safety. Attends quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetings. Oversees all radiation safety issues.
• Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in PET/CT.
• Maximizes patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume.
• Works with the Director, Manager, Radiologist and Radiation Safety Officer 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.
• Maintains all required NRC/State licenses and participates in departmental inspections.
• Is responsible for ACR accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks, quality assurance/quality control checks and all other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Conducts quarterly modality meetings and monthly office visits to NB, ACC and WOPET.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• 5 years PET/CT and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred.
• 1 year lead experience preferred.
• State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license, ARRT (CT)(N) or NMTCB (CNMT).
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong customer service & critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication 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.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Shift Type: Day Shift

Pay

Pay Range: $46.18 - $70.19 per hour.

Benefits

• Work-life balance through non-rotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on 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 including 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.