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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET/CT

Inova Health System
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
8095 Innovation Park Drive (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2025
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides clinical services according to Nuclear Medicine practice standards while acting as a resource to Nuclear Medicine students and other technologists. Job Responsibilities Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' charts to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedures to patients and families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation. Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques; Demonstrates proper technique for injection of radiopharmaceuticals under the American College of Radiology guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams while taking appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Correctly identifies patients and their files by utilizing electronic medical records and picture archiving/communication systems while ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with shielding, collimation devices, and protective shielding per supervisor observation; Maintains exposure reading within the ALARA limits. Adheres to department policies and protocols while ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Nuclear Medicine principles/theory, anatomy, and pathology processes by utilizing the most appropriate technique and/or positioning for optimal examinations. May perform additional duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Certification - Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT (N) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within one year of hire date; Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon StartLicensure - Registered State Inspector - Virginia Within 3 Months Must be licensed as required by the state of employment if employed at an Inova Health System free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's hospitals. Must possess a state Nuclear Medicine Tech license if it is required by the state of employment and if employed at an Inova free-standing Imaging Center not affiliated with one of Inova's Hospitals.Experience - Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Student.Education - Associate Degree in related field required.