Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN, On-Call

On-Call 

Overview  

Under general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with radioisotope and radiation detection methods.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, in all locations across all patient types.  Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications in order to perform patient imaging procedures using nuclear medicine instrumentation. Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Selects accurate technical factors and appropriateness on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. 

• Key Responsibility 2:  Applies knowledge of nuclear medicine principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, quality assurance, positioning and patient care skills.  Ensures safety and security in the storage and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. 

• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.  

• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment.  Maintains supplies and inventory in area.  Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.  Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy. 

• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities. 

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Education 

• Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of  Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).   

Experience 

• 1 years         

Licensures/Certifications 

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT) 

• Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist - State of MD 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification 

Preferred 

Education 

• Associate Degree or Bachelor degree 

Licensures/Certifications 

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NCT and/or PET 

• Approval letter from the State of MD Board to operate a CT/Nuclear Medicine Device or ARRT (CT) 

• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $43.18 - $64.80
• Other Compensation (if applicable): 
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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