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Virginia Heart lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Cardiac PET/CT) opportunity in falls church, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Location: Falls Church, VA | Status: Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Expand Your Career in Nuclear Cardiology
Virginia Heart is looking for a dependable, collaborative Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our growing nuclear cardiology team in a part-time role supporting both Cardiac SPECT and Cardiac PET/CT imaging .
This position offers the opportunity to work across our outpatient nuclear cardiology program, performing SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging and supporting our Cardiac PET/CT departments in Falls Church and Leesburg.
Already experienced in SPECT but new to Cardiac PET/CT? We can train you.
We are looking for a strong Nuclear Medicine Technologist who brings a solid clinical foundation, reliability, good communication, attention to technical quality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. Cardiac PET/CT experience is preferred, but we provide structured cross-training and competency development for qualified technologists interested in expanding their skill set.
Why Virginia Heart?
At Virginia Heart, our technologists are an important part of the clinical and operational team. We encourage professional growth and provide opportunities to develop skills beyond routine imaging through PET/CT cross-training, advanced imaging, technical quality, protocol development, research, and performance improvement.
When You Work With Virginia Heart, You Can Enjoy
Competitive compensation
Primarily weekday outpatient schedule
No nights or holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, based on eligibility
401(k) retirement plan
Paid short-term disability, based on eligibility
Employee Assistance Program for mental and physical well-being
Paid vacation and sick leave, based on eligibility
Annual merit-based increases
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Employee referral bonuses
Employee discount programs
Quarterly employee appreciation events
Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care throughout the region. Our nuclear cardiology program includes both SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging and advanced Cardiac PET/CT services across multiple outpatient locations.
Responsibilities
Cardiac SPECT MPI
Perform high-quality Cardiac SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging in accordance with departmental protocols and quality standards.
Prepare, educate, position, and monitor patients throughout imaging and stress testing.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
Operate gamma camera systems and perform required daily quality control.
Review images for technical quality and identify when additional imaging or troubleshooting may be necessary before the patient leaves.
Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, radiopharmaceutical doses, and patient information.
Follow radiation safety, infection prevention, and emergency response procedures.
Support daily scanner readiness, setup and shutdown procedures, and inventory management.
Collaborate with technologists, medical assistants, APPs, physicians, and other team members to maintain an efficient workflow and positive patient experience.
Cardiac PET/CT
Perform Cardiac PET/CT myocardial perfusion studies using Rubidium-82.
Assist with FDG cardiac PET and other specialized PET protocols as trained and assigned.
Prepare and educate patients for PET imaging and pharmacologic stress testing.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
Operate PET/CT equipment and perform required daily quality control.
Perform cardiac CT imaging within established competency and licensure requirements.
Review PET/CT studies for technical quality, including image registration and acquisition quality, before study completion.
Perform image processing and quantitative analysis using Cedars, ImagenQ, Fujifilm, and other imaging platforms.
Assist with glucose monitoring and patient preparation for FDG studies as needed.
Follow established PET/CT radiation safety, medication, and dosing protocols.
Participate in quality improvement, protocol development, research, clinical trials, or other departmental initiatives based on experience and interest.
Required
What You Need to Bring
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist — NMTCB or ARRT(N)
Experience performing nuclear medicine imaging
Strong knowledge of radiation safety, patient care, and imaging principles
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliability, accountability, and a team-oriented mindset
Attention to technical quality and detail
Ability to work independently while recognizing when collaboration or escalation is needed
Flexibility to work at designated SPECT and PET locations based on department needs
Current Virginia Department of Health Professions licensure, or ability to obtain required Virginia licensure
Preferred
Experience performing Cardiac SPECT MPI
Cardiac PET or general PET imaging experience
ARRT(CT) or NMTCB(CT) certification
Experience with cardiac CT, PET image processing, or quantitative myocardial blood flow analysis
Cardiac PET/CT & CT Development
Cardiac PET/CT experience is preferred, but not required for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist who is eager to learn.
Cross-training May Include
Rubidium-82 Cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging
Quantitative myocardial blood flow and flow reserve
PET/CT image acquisition and technical quality assessment
PET image processing
Cardiac CT
FDG cardiac imaging
Scanner- and site-specific competencies
Advanced nuclear cardiology protocols and quality standards
Candidates who are not currently CT certified must be willing to complete the required CT training, certification, and Virginia licensure pathway within six months of hire.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus awarded upon successful completion of CT training and licensure, if applicable under the current incentive program
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Worksite address
falls church, VA, 22042, US
Who can apply
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