PET/CT Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

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Outpatient Imaging - North Bethesda If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist Outpatient Imaging seeks to hire an experienced PET/CT Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging office in North Bethesda, MD who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a PET/CT Technologist you will: - Consistently produce high quality NM and/or PET images using knowledge of NM education, IV skills, computer processing and image enhancement. Prepares and administers medications and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established procedure. Performs 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 performs documentation 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. - 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. - Participates in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks and other duties as assigned. Qualifications include: - 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 & critical thinking skills - Effective verbal and written 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. Work Schedule: Employment Type: Full Time Hours per Week: 40 Hours Typical Daily Schedule: 7:30AM- 4:00PM Monday through Friday Shift Type: Day Shift Pay Range: $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. 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

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