Children's National Hospital · 5 days ago
Nuclear Med/Pet Technologist- PRN
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $174K/yr
1+ years expChildren's National Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Med/PET Technologist to perform high quality Nuclear and PET procedures while providing excellent patient care. The role involves maintaining quality control, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating daily workflow to service patients effectively.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintain required NRC records
Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data
Perform all required calibration, wipe tests and other QC tests
Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment
Check paperwork, P ACS and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment; ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam and at change of shift
Ensure section is in compliance with all pertinent NRC, DOH, and JCAHO rules, regulations, and standards
Greet patients respectfully, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info
Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests
May be asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site, be cooperative and willing to assist, when asked
Ensure proper and safe handling of isotope for preparation of injection to patient; ensure safety standards are followed for staff involved with PET/CT patients
Work in conjunction with CT Technologists
Share on call responsibilities with all Nuclear Medicine Technologists, equally
Adhere to all OSHA regulations
Ensure Time Outs are conducted prior to injection of Isotope
Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens
Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer and complete appropriate paperwork
Act as coordinator for all equipment repair and calibration
Practice personal radiation safety
Coordinate daily workflow to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion; prioritize daily patient flow and ensure timely throughput of patients; coordinate lunch schedules for staff and associated coverage
Provide daily room/area assignments to technologists
Review future schedule to ensure Isotopes are ordered in timely manner
Maintain and report all equipment outages via email to manager and change of shift personnel
Train technologists on new protocols and procedures as needed
Communicate effectively (orally and written) when handing off information to incoming shift leader or personnel; conduct daily huddles with staff assigned to shift; immediately report personnel issues to manager and or radiology on-call administrator to ensure a professional and safe environment
Maintain A.R.R.T . (N), N.M. C. T . or C.N.M.T . certification
Biennially update CPR certification
Complete mandatory annual reviews
Attend seminars and in-services
Provide leadership to the modality with regard to patient care, customer service and new technology
Maintain Point of Care Testing certification for glucose testing
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine (Required)
1 year Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)
Understands and performs all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET studies
Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) A.R.R.T (N) Upon Hire (Required)
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Upon Hire (Required)
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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