Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - COVID19 - $2,580 per week

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
East Stroudsburg, PA, United States
$2.6K a week
Full-time

Certification Details

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support
  • CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB

Job Details

  • Prepares and administers radioactive medication to patients for therapeutic or imaging purpose
  • Performs nuclear cardiology imaging for the cardiac patient population operating the nuclear camera
  • Provides technical support to medical professionals and Physicians for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the cardiac patient population
  • Works in a hospital facility that offers full hospital services
  • Provides direct patient care to high acuity patients including emergency, inpatient and outpatient classes supporting up to and including trauma and ICU
  • Performs high quality nuclear cardiology procedure for cardiac outpatients including explanation of test and safety precautions, observes patient, and reports / follows-up on any abnormal activity
  • Operates cameras and other sophisticated imaging equipment to monitor how the administered drugs affect tissues and organs
  • Prepares and administers the proper dosage of radiopharmaceuticals and isotopes to patients by either injection or inhalation
  • Employs safety methods such as the use of syringe shields, gloves, and radiation-monitoring devices to protect patients and medical staff
  • Oversees the ordering, storage, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals
  • Assists in quality assurance relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment, policies, and procedures
  • Performs required documentation and record keeping
  • Rotates on-call for holidays

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine required
  • At least 1 year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting required
  • Preferred 3 years of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and keep confidential data secure
  • Ability to self-assess performance and take corrective action as needed
  • Demonstrates patient support activities such as patient flow and examination room preparation
  • Knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment and the ability to use it appropriately and safely

Schedule Information

  • The schedule is 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays
  • Saturdays start time is 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm
  • After-hours on-call duties are also included
  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Additional Details

  • This position is patient-facing
  • This is not a remote position
  • The position is clinical in nature
  • EMR used in the facility is Epic
  • Dress Code : Not Applicable
  • Float Cost Center : Removed
  • 1 day ago
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