Get new jobs for this search by email

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid 3x12-Hour, Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required; 1st time travelers accepted License: State Nuclear Medicine License required Certifications: - Venipuncture certification required - Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred - State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT) preferred Must-Have: - Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine required - Bachelors Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent preferred Description: Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control. Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures. Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas. Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.