Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $1,942 per week

TotalMed Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel assignment in Jamaica, NY. The position covers a 14-week duration, 35 hours per week, with day shifts and seven-hour blocks, requiring ARRT(N) certification and a year of experience.

You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, perform imaging, operate scanners, and ensure safety protocols. The role includes patient positioning, documentation, and adherence to radiation safety standards, under radiologist supervision.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• BLS certification and ARRT (N) or NMTCB-CNMT with state licensure where required.
• Proficient in radiopharmaceutical preparation and patient safety.

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.
• 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.

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Jamaica, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Jamaica, New York.

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Jamaica, NY. 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), BLS, NMTCB (CNMT), 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1512534. Pay package is based on 7 hour shifts and 35.0 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