Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,278 per week

Job Summary: Provides immobilization devices as required. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.-Evaluates radio images using the PACS System to ensure that radio images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.-Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.-Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.-Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.-Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.-Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides.-Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.-Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed.-Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.-Follows all NRC, State JCAHO guideline/practices.-Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.-Rotate work assignments as needed such as Cardiology and PET/CT.-Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.-Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.-Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.-On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.-Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.-Identifies the needs of patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).-This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).-Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Schedule Notes: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM5 x 8 Weekend Requirement: On-call only Holiday Requirement: On-call only On-Call Requirement: Yes No Float Requirement Required Years of Experience: 1 Preferred Years of Experience: 2

Required Hard Skills: General nuc med and cardiac studies

Required Soft Skills: GE Equipment, Spect, Spect CTScrub Color: Black

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.

Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Years of Experience: 1 Preferred Years of Experience: 2

Required Hard Skills: General nuc med and cardiac studies

Required Soft Skills: GE Equipment, Spect, Spect CTScrub Color: Black Required Skills: [ "NUCLEAR MEDICINE