Part-Time
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Imaging
Posted on 4/18/2026
Adventist HealthCare
1,001-5,000 employees
Non-profit faith-based healthcare system
Compensation Overview
$37.17 - $55.76/hr
North Bethesda, MD, USA
In Person
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- High school or GED
- Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
- State of Maryland Nuclear Medicine Technologist license
- ARRT (N) (CT) or NMTCB (CNMT)
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Consistently produces high quality Nuclear Medicine and/or Positron Emission Tomography images using knowledge of Nuclear Medicine education, intravenous skills, computer processing and image enhancement.
- Prepare and administers medications and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established procedure.
- Perform Nuclear Medicine examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
- Demonstrates proficiency in operating gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and/or PET/CT machines, uptake probes, well counters, dose calibrators, survey meters and all ancillary equipment within Nuclear Medicine department.
- Accurately perform documentations in all computer systems within Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Services pertinent to Nuclear Medicine (Radiology Information System, Picture Archiving and Communications System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, image reformatting).
- Performs Hot Lab functions including the acceptance, maintenance and documentation of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Understands principles of radiation safety.
- Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in Nuclear Medicine.
- Performs periodic QA checks as required by state and federal law.
- Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume.
- Works with the Director, Manager and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.
- Maintain written protocols for each site and ensures that the protocols in the systems are consistent with the written protocols.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives, image quality checks and other duties as assigned.
- 2 years Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred
- CT experience preferred
Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare system in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and mental health services serving over 400,000 people and employing more than 6,000. It offers cancer treatment, community-based care, and in-home healthcare across its network. As a nonprofit, it reinvests all revenue into facilities and community health initiatives rather than distributing profits to shareholders. Its mission guides patient care, rooted in the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, aiming to improve community health through coordinated, accessible care.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Founded
1907
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PTCB-accredited pharmacy technician program builds a credentialed internal staffing pipeline.
- Virtual nutrition counseling expands hybrid care without requiring new physical capacity.
- Shady Grove capital investment strengthens emergency and inpatient throughput after Germantown closure.
What critics are saying
- Germantown Emergency Center closure reduces local access and drives patient leakage.
- Capital spending on Shady Grove depends on staffing, reimbursement, and demand stability.
- AI emergency-department tools create safety and workflow risks if adoption fails.
What makes Adventist HealthCare unique
- Faith-based nonprofit reinvests revenue into facilities and community health initiatives.
- Broad Maryland network spans acute care, rehabilitation, home care, and mental health services.
- Financial assistance policy supports uninsured, underinsured, and low-income patients across major facilities.
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