Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Variable Part Time, Imaging

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Shady Grove Medical Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Nuclear Medical Technologist who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Nuclear Medical Technologist you will: - Consistently produces high quality NM and/or PET images using knowledge of NM education, IV skills, computer processing and image enhancement. - Prepare and administers medications and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established procedure. - Perform Nuclear Medicine examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. Demonstrates 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 Nuclear Medicine department. - Accurately perform documentations in all computer systems within Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (RIS, PACS, NMIS, image reformatting) - Performs Hot Lab functions including the acceptance, maintenance and documentation of radiopharmaceuticals. Understands principles of radiation safety. - Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in Nuclear Medicine. Performs periodic QA checks as required by state and federal law. - Maximize 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. - Maintain written protocols for each site and ensures that the protocols in the systems are consistent with the written protocols. - Participate in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks and other duties as assigned. Qualified candidates will possess: - High school or GED - Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology - 2 years Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred; CT experience preferred - State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license, ARRT (N)(CT) or NMTCB (CNMT) - Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Work Schedule: Employment Type: Variable Part-time Hours per Week: 16 hrs/week Typical Daily Schedule: Required, 730a-4p Tuesday AND/OR Thursday, other shifts available as well. Shift Type: Rotating Holiday Requirements: Required/ Rotating /On-call/Follow company holiday calendar On-Call: Yes ( 2x per week- 4p-7a weekdays, weekend call is 7a-7a) Shift Differential Eligible: Yes Pay Range: $37.17 - $55.76 If the salary range is not displayed 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 403(b) retirement plan Free Employee parking 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. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered! COVID-19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successful

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