Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $2,732 per week

TotalMed Allied

Mission Viejo (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 15-week travel assignment in Mission Viejo, California. The NMT will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, perform scans, and assist physicians while ensuring safety and accuracy. A 1-year minimum of experience plus ARRT (N) or NMTCB-CNMT and BLS are required.

The position requires 40 hours per week with 10-hour days. Travel-specific benefits and competitive stipends are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

1 year of experience required.
Current BLS certification.
ARRT (N) or NMTCB-CNMT certification.
State licensing as required.

Responsibilities

Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and administer to patients.
Operate the gamma camera/scanner.
Position and instruct patients for procedures.
Maintain accurate patient records and use PACS system.
Follow radiation safety and disposal procedures.

Skills

NMT

Safety procedures

Patient preparation

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Mission Viejo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 15 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Mission Viejo, CA. The right NMT must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As an Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for the preparation of radiopharmaceutical agents and administering them to patients prior to using a scanner or camera to capture images. NMTs provide technical support to physicians or others who diagnose, care for, and treat patients and to researchers who investigate the uses of radioactive drugs.

Tasks

As an NMT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Attain required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians
Transfer, position, and instruct patients in preparation for procedures
Operate the scanner or gamma scintillation camera.
Perform procedures including injecting radiopharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a radiologist
Provide assistance to patients during procedures
Ensure the environment is safe at all times for patients and staff by following safety and radiation disposal procedures
Maintain accurate patient records
Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (N) National Certification with registration in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB-CNMT, and state-specific licensing when required.

NMTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. NMTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: ARRT (N), NMTCB (CNMT), BLS, 1 Year * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1494057. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMT RAD - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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