Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $2,593 to $2,988 per week in Lynchburg, VA

Job Description & Requirements

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - (Nuclear Med Tech)

StartDate : 11 / 4 / 2024 Available Shifts : 8 D Pay Rate : $2593.00 - $2988.00

Must have 2+ references in the last 12 months of employment by a Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or Supervisor, no gaps of 30+ days in work history, and a recent Skills Checklist IN ORDER TO BE SUBMITTED.

Nuclear Med Tech with 2+ years of experience needed. VA License and NM Cert (through ARRT or NMTCB) and BLS(AHA) required at submission.

Equipment : GE Discovery and Toshiba-Siemens Ecam. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals or radioactive material intravenously or orally to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a Radiologist.

Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a gamma camera to produce images. Produces a computer generated for interpretation by a physician.

Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, following physician's prescription.

Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras. Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment.

Disposes of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures. Processes general nuclear medicine images and cardiac stress tests.

Prepares radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients. Records and processes results of procedures.

Explains all aspects of procedure to patients and keeps patients and families informed of radiation safety precautions, waiting times and progress of procedure as necessary.

All time off must be requested at time of submission. Centra accepts approved declinations for Covid / Flu vaccines. No local candidates.

Required Qualifications

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine

Experience : 2 years

Licenses : NMT-VA(Copy needed)

Certifications(At least one of the following) : N-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(Copy needed), N-Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board(Copy needed)

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History : Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history

References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months

Facility Location

Situated in the heart of Virginia along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg features a close-knit community framed by the towering Blue Ridge mountains.

This unique landscape provides the ideal setting for countless recreational adventures. The city is also home to a number of hospitals and other medical facilities, offering travelers a great opportunity to grow their careers.

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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