Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $3,357 per week in Johnson City, NY

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Profession: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Specialty: - Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Rotational Hours per Shift: 40 hours/week (8x5) Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: - License: NYS Radiologic Technologist license in Nuclear Medicine. Certifications: NMTCB or ARRT(N)., BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross). Must-Have: NMTCB or ARRT (N) Certification, NYS License Description: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the ordering, preparation, and administration of radiopharmaceutical materials to patients. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates gamma equipment or thyroid uptake and probe for the visualization of both the structure and function of major organ systems within the body. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist utilizes knowledge of radiation physics and safety in the preparation, measurement, and administration of isotopes. Participates in all Radiology Management Systems functions as they relate to patient procedures. Demonstrates adequate radiation safety practices as it relates to patients and co-workers. Maintains and is familiar with required documentation necessary for licensing agencies. Provides patient education as needed. Demonstrates knowledge on the proper handling and disposing of radioactive waste material. Develops effective communication with referring physicians, radiologists, and other department customers to ensure the delivery of nuclear medicine procedures. Performs a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures including SPECT and SPECT/CT. Prepares image data for interpretation including proper documentation and labeling, image data processing and formatting, data calculations, and SPECT reconstruction. Practices within Federal and State guidelines. Orders, receives, documents, stores, and returns radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with state regulations. Prepares, documents, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with state regulations. Transfers and retrieves image data to PACS and documents the study in the electronic health record. Performs radioactive waste collection and disposal. Performs and documents daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control procedures on equipment in accordance with industry standards. Reports deviations to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates proficiency in starting intravenous catheter lines and injecting radioisotopes. Removes IVs. Adheres to appropriate clinical principles, methods, and procedures while performing nuclear medicine procedures. Demonstrates and communicates compliance with job duties and responsibilities related to hospital safety, infection control policies, and disaster plans, including body mechanics education. Maintains confidentiality of patients and hospital information. Complies with all hospital policies and procedures pertaining to incident reporting. Performs other duties as required and assigned. Required Skills & Experience: Attention to Detail. Collaboration. Continuous Learning. Initiative. Judgment/Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Quality. Reliability. Technical Expertise. Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A Required Education: Associate's degree in applied science in Nuclear Medicine. Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Medicine. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A