Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company: Virginia Heart
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Lansdowne, Falls Church, VAStatus: Non-ExemptAre you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits, and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a professional Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) that will 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, licensure, and certification in both CT and Nuclear Medicine. 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:No Nights, weekends, or holidays!Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Short-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-beingThree Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibilityOne week of Paid Sick LeaveAnnual Merit-Based increasesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesEmployee Referral BonusesEmployee Discount ProgramsQuarterly 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 comfortPerform high-quality Cardiac CT imaging where applicableAdminister and monitor radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agentsApply advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to execute imaging procedures and manage challenging patient care situationsWork closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, fellow nuclear and CT technologists, and leadership to ensure optimal patient careAdhere 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 qualityMust be able to cover for CT only studies, PET only studies, and possibly SPECT studiesMaintain accurate patient records and imaging reports. Stay updated with the latest advancements in PET imagingEngage in ongoing professional development, expanding knowledge beyond baseline competenciesTake 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)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/CTExperience in cardiac PET (Highly Preferred)Strong knowledge of radiation safety, patient care, and imaging protocolsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamInterest in research and professional developmentMust be willing and flexible to cover multiple locations as needed to support patient care and departmental operationsMust have or obtain Virginia state license from Virginia Department of Health Professions to practice in outpatient settingThis 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.(Click link to view other available openings and locations for our company: https://virginiaheart.hiringplatform.com/list/careers)by Jobble

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