About this opportunity
Virginia Heart lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity in leesburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a professional Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Cardiac PET/CT), experienced or willing to learn, thatwill perform high-quality Cardiac PET/CT and Cardiac CT imaging at both Falls Church, our advanced PET studies location, and Leesburg, our newest PET location. This role ensures skill retention across all imaging protocols while balancing workload fairly between locations. This position is an integral part of the direct patient care team, requiring full competency, state licensure, and certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a variety of cardiac imaging procedures, ensuring high quality diagnostic results while prioritizing safety and comfort.
When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
One week of Paid Sick Leave
Annual Merit-Based increases
Employee Discount Programs
Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.
Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.
Responsibilities:
Perform high-quality Cardiac PET/CT scans, ensuring patient safety and comfort
Perform high-quality Cardiac CT imaging where applicable
Administer and monitor radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents
Apply advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to execute imaging procedures and manage challenging patient care situations
Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, fellow nuclear and CT technologists, and leadership to ensure optimal patient care
Adhere to quality control procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
Deliver exceptional patient care while adhering to radiation safety standards to optimize both safety and service quality
Must be able to cover for CT only studies, PET only studies, and possibly SPECT studies
Maintain accurate patient records and imaging reports. Stay updated with the latest advancements in PET imaging
Engage in ongoing professional development, expanding knowledge beyond baseline competencies
Take initiative in managing workload by actively anticipating departmental needs, prioritizing daily tasks, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department. Technologists are expected to always remain hands-on, proactively identifying and addressing tasks.
Requirements:
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) (Required)
BLS certified
CT Certification (ARRT CT or NMTCB CT) or willingness to obtain CT Certification within 6 months of hire ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus awarded upon completion of CT training & licensure)
Experience in PET imaging (Preferred) – Cross-training available for nuclear medicine techs who want to transition into PET/CT
Experience in cardiac PET (Highly Preferred)
Strong knowledge of radiation safety, patient care, and imaging protocols
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be willing and flexible to cover multiple locations as needed to support patient care and departmental operations
Must have or obtain Virginia state license from Virginia Department of Health Professions to practice in outpatient setting
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws.
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Worksite address
leesburg, VA, 22075, US
Who can apply
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