Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and operate gamma cameras, requiring NMTCB or ARRT certification in nuclear medicine.

Requirements

• No prior experience required
• Associate's degree or higher from an ARRT-recognized institution or JRCNMT-accredited program required, or graduate of a military Nuclear Medicine Program
• Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or related field preferred
• Active license through the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy required if applicable
• BLS and ACLS certification requiredBasic Dysrhythmia, Arrhythmia, or ECG course completion required
• Certification by NMTCB or ARRT in nuclear medicine required
• Strong understanding of nuclear medicine principles, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging techniques
• Proficiency operating gamma cameras and other nuclear medicine equipment
• Commitment to radiation safety practices and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Nuclear Medicine department setting
• First shift, day schedule, 8-hour shifts
• 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
• 13-week assignment length
• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine procedures by explaining processes and obtaining medical histories
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and injection technique
• Operate gamma cameras and specialized imaging equipment, following established protocols for image acquisition and processing
• Analyze nuclear medicine images and collaborate with radiologists and physicians on diagnosis and treatment planning
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and maintain accurate records of radiation doses and work area monitoring
• Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and troubleshoot technical issues
• Maintain detailed documentation of procedures, radiopharmaceutical doses, imaging parameters, and image interpretations
• Generate accurate reports for patient medical records
• Participate in ongoing education, training programs, and staff orientation activities
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-

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