Radiology - CT Tech

Origin Travel Nurses; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join its team in Rochester, NY. This full-time role follows a Monday to Friday schedule, performing crucial imaging procedures and patient education. Candidates must be CT certified, hold the necessary nuclear medicine certifications, and have at least two years of experience. The position offers various health benefits, 401k retirement plan with a company match, and travel reimbursement among other perks.

Qualifications

• Must possess CT certification and PET/CT experience.
• Current NYS license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nuclear medicine technology.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician's orders.
• Perform imaging procedures and analyze results.
• Educate patients regarding their procedures.

Skills

Patient education

Imaging procedures

Image quality analysis

Nuclear medicine therapy

Education

ARRT Certification

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification

BLS certification

Job description

This position follows a Monday to Friday schedule with varying shifts of either 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. There are no weekends, on‑call duties, or holidays required.

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will review patient history and physician's orders, educate patients regarding procedures, and ensure understanding and cooperation. This role involves positioning patients and performing imaging procedures while adapting techniques according to patients' age and ability. Responsibilities include performing nuclear medicine imaging and therapy, analyzing results, resolving image quality issues, and entering and reporting scan results.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician's orders.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures, ensuring proper techniques based on patients' needs.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapy according to policies and standards.
• Analyze imaging results and address any quality issues.
• Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals as per protocols.
• Monitor patient condition continually and respond to changes as necessary.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• CT certified with PET/CT experience.
• ARRT Certification with CE credits.
• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Nuclear Medicine (NM).
• Current NYS license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 2 years of experience in nuclear medicine technology.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more