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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team! We are looking for a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the state of Maryland.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will make a difference by performing clinical diagnostic Nuclear Medicine testing.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Administers radio pharmaceuticals and observes patients during procedures. Reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel. Assists physician with therapy procedures. Prepares patients, obtains patient history, and performs Nuclear Medicine exams. Obtains blood and urine specimens for the performance and computation of invitro tests.
Assists in the development of Nuclear Medicine protocols, procedures, and ongoing performance improvement programs. Participates in supply/equipment maintenance, clinical research projects, and educational program and affiliations.
Generates film or computer image and evaluates film for technical quality.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions. Maintains safe radiation practices and completes all documentation as mandated by department, organization, or regulatory body in relation to use of radioactive materials. Maintains documentation regarding receipt of radio pharmaceuticals, dosage, quality control, radioactive source storage, and disposal of radio pharmaceuticals/ radioactive materials.
Operates Nuclear Medicine and other departmental equipment and performs quality control and preventive maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis. Contacts outside service for major malfunctions. Calculates, orders, prepares, and measures radio pharmaceuticals/kits.
Qualifications:
Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in the State of Maryland.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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