Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,747 per week

TotalMed; Palo Alto (CA); Sur place; USD 72 800 - 109 200; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TotalMed is hiring a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a position in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year of experience and be certified (ARRT (N) and NMTCB-CNMT). Responsibilities include preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating medical imaging equipment, and ensuring patient safety. The job offers a 13-week assignment with 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week. The pay package will involve a tax-free stipend dependent on further confirmation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceutical agents.
• Operate scanner or gamma scintillation camera.
• Ensure patient safety during procedures.

Connaissances

Knowledge of anatomy

Radiation safety procedures

BLS certification

ARRT (N) certification

NMTCB (CNMT) certification

Formation

National Certification in Nuclear Medicine

State-specific licensing

Outils

McKesson PACS system

Description du poste

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.

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 Palo Alto, CA. The right NMT must have 1 year of experience.

As an NMT, 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: ARRT (N), BLS, NMTCB (CNMT), 2 Years. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1388570. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMT RAD - Travel