Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,312 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in New York, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : 10 / 14 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

1. 1. Engages in patient and family education; initiates and maintains quality patient care throughout the procedure; considers patients’ comfort and emotional needs.

2. 2. Responsible for dose administration and calculations, performs QC procedures, has thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technologies employed, including theory of operation and rationale for QC procedures performed.

Performs imaging procedure3. 3. Uses techniques that minimize radiation exposure to patient, healthcare personnel and general public through consistent use of protective devices, shields, and monitors.

Follows Radiation Safety guidelines for contaminated areas 4. 4. Recognizes malfunctioning equipment and performs minor troubleshooting, performs computer processing and acquired imaging procedures;

resolves minor technical problems related to image quality and quantitative results. Archives and retrieves data5. 5. Ensures safe handling and storage of radioactive materials during the procurement, identification, calibration, preparation, quality control, dose calibration, dispensing, documentation, administration, decay and disposal.

6. 6. Complies with Federal, State and local requirements and regulatory agencies; maintains a clean, safe work environment and observes safety procedures and testing.

7. 7. Collects, reviews and assesses patient data (including prescription) to verify appropriateness, contraindications (including pregnancy and breast feeding), necessary consents, pre-exam preparedness and patient identification.

Recognizes signs and symptoms8. 8. Use radioactive materials in specialized studies of body organs and / or laboratory analysis to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury.

9. 9. Measure the levels and types of radiation produced by nuclear experiments, power generation, and other activities.10.

10. Advise others on radiation safety procedures and apparel.11. 11. Raise warning levels when conditions become hazardous.

12. 12. Ensure that reactors and other equipment are operated safely and efficiently.13. 13. Evaluate factors such as factors temperature, pressure, and radiation intensity to determine whether equipment is functioning properly.

14. 14. Make adjustments to improve the performance of reactors and other equipment.15. 15. Monitor the disposal, recycling, and storage of nuclear waste.

16. 16. Help nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, and other scientists conduct research and develop new types of nuclear reactors, fuels, medicines, and other technologies.

Reference Duties

Requirements include licensing with NYS DOH in Radiologic Technologist, ARRT certification in Radiography and NT, and BLS certification.

At least 1 year of NT experience; Graduate of Radiologic TechnolgistRequired : New York State License (L.R.T), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT and current Nuclear certiciation)

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #486896. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title : Tech - Nuclear Medicine

About Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments.

Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide.

Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.

Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well.

It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...

Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed.

We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.

Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter.

Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.