Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,154 per week

Arrow Healthcare Staffing, Llc

Sandusky (OH)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

License and certification reimbursemen

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

Cancelation protection

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a Sandusky, Ohio assignment. This 13-week travel role offers 40 hours per week, with 8-hour day shifts, and requires active Ohio licensure, ARRT CNMT certification, and CPR current.

The technologist will perform nuclear medicine procedures, operate gamma cameras, administer radiopharmaceuticals, document dose records, and participate in quality control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

Graduate of approved Nuclear Medicine program.
Maintain Ohio licensure and ARRT CNMT eligibility.
CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform nuclear medicine tests and scans.
Prepare patients and administer radioactive isotopes.
Operate gamma camera and set appropriate technical factors.
Document procedures and maintain dose management records.
Assist with quality control and emergency call rotations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Nuclear Medicine program graduate

Ohio licensure & ARRT CNMT eligibility

Tools

Gamma camera

Dose calibrator

Radiopharmacy handling

Job description

Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Sandusky, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Sandusky, Ohio.

Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Makes recommendations to assist physician with diagnosis.
Schedules nuclear medicine tests as needed.
Checks patient records for pertinent information as needed. Prepares patient for exam, administers radioactive isotopes and transfers patients to examining table. Scans the patient, and ensures proper settings on gamma camera. Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with dose calibrator. Documents accordingly.
Sets up machinery for scans and changes collimators. Selects and operates equipment as directed. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Surveys the daily shipment of radioactive material received from the radiopharmacy.
Records every radioactive isotope in a dose management system.
Performs daily surveys and weekly wipe tests.
Assists Lead Technologist in maintaining policy/procedure manual.
Responsible for all computer work as part of patient’s exam.
Performs all necessary quality control on cameras as suggested by manufacturer.
Available for Emergency Call on a rotational basis.
Knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age. Technologist will most frequently care for adults and geriatric patients; and, on occasion, adolescents, children, infants, and neonates.
Identifies problems and communicates appropriately to immediate supervisor, offers solutions as appropriate.
Lifts, moves, and transports patients via cart, wheelchair, or other transport device. Positions patient as needed for procedures.
Works in the front office/file room as needed.
Wears film badges/ring badge and uses time, distance, and shielding to minimize exposure to radiation.
Transports patients from patient room, Surgery Center, ESD, and other patient care areas. Returns patient to room or other patient care area.
Participates in department performance improvement activities as assigned and attends required training.
What You Will Need:
High School graduate, or equivalent.
Maintain licensure by State of Ohio, Department of Health. Graduate of approved Nuclear Medicine program with the ability to meet and maintain requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or CNMT.
Experience in Nuclear Medicine desired.
Complies with all Service Excellence, Quality, and customer satisfaction initiatives.
Must be currently certified in CPR, and be recertified bi-annually.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, physicians, co‑workers and patients.
Uses proper body mechanics. Ability to push, pull, and/or lift patient from cart, wheelchair, or other transport device onto imaging table/couch.

Arrow Healthcare Staffing Job ID #18942323. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Radiology/Imaging Nuclear Medicine Tech

About Arrow Healthcare Staffing

Arrow Healthcare Staffing is a Midwest based travel nursing and allied health recruiting firm. We specialize in local/ travel nursing, medical laboratory, pharmacy, radiology/imaging, therapy, and executive/leadership recruitment. We offer direct hospital contracts and all of the top benefits in the marketplace today.

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