Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $3,100 per week

TotalMed Allied; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k

Sick pay

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel assignment in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This 13-week, 40-hour-per-week position requires ARRT (N) certification, NMTCB-CNMT, and state licensing as applicable.

Responsibilities include radiopharmaceutical prep, patient positioning, and operating imaging equipment. The role involves traveling to assignments, working under radiologist supervision, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as NMT.
• ARRT (N) National Certification and NMTCB-CNMT, plus state licensure where required.
• BLS certification.
• Prior experience with radiopharmaceutical preparation and imaging.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of a radiologist.
• Provide assistance to patients during procedures.
• Ensure the environment is safe per radiation safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Patient Care

Radiology Support

Safety Procedures

PACS System

Education

ARRT (N) Certification

NMTCB-CNMT

State Licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS System

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 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 New Brunswick, NJ. 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

• 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*: BLS, NMTCB (CNMT), ARRT (CT), 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1491829. 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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1