PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Variable Part Time Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Aquilino Cancer Center – Outpatient Imaging office in North Bethesda, MD.

About the role

As a PET/CT Technologist, you will embrace Adventist HealthCare's mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Consistently produce high-quality NM and/or PET images using knowledge of NM education, IV skills, computer processing, and image enhancement.
• Prepare and administer medications and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform Nuclear Medicine examinations following protocols established by radiologists.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and/or PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters, and all ancillary equipment within the Nuclear Medicine department.
• Accurately perform documentation in all computer systems within Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting).
• Perform Hot Lab functions including acceptance, maintenance, and documentation of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Understand principles of radiation safety.
• Properly identify patients, review orders, and select scanning protocols to maximize quality and safe patient care in Nuclear Medicine.
• Perform periodic QA checks as required by state and federal law.
• Maximize patient throughput and demonstrate teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume.
• Work with the Director, Manager, and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures, and protocols including dose reduction activities.
• Maintain written protocols for each site and ensure consistency between written protocols and system protocols.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
• ARRT (N)(CT) or NMTCB (CNMT) required.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 2 years Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred.
• 2 years CT experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and 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: Variable Part Time
• Hours per Week: 16
• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; Variable
• Locations: Rockville, North Bethesda, Silver Spring
• Shift Type: Day Shift

Pay

Pay Range: $37.17 - $55.76 per hour.

Benefits

• Work-life balance through non-rotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Free employee parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.