Job Title : Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Job Specialty : Radiology / Cardiology
Job Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : Day 5x8-Hour (07 : 30 - 16 : 00)
Guaranteed Hours : Not specified
Experience : Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Tech experience. Independent work is required. Seasoned travelers preferred, though experienced first-time travelers will be considered.
License : Must have a VA license or proof of application and proof of incumbent active license from another state.
Certifications : BLS, NMTCB (ARRT preferred)
Must-Have :
- General skills such as IV starts, phlebotomy, EKGs, and PACS.
- Nuclear Medicine Procedure experience, including cardiac, bone scan, brain scan, lung scan, renal flow, thyroid studies, SPECT, myocardial.
- Proof of VA license application if not already licensed.
Job Description :
- Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
- Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists.
- Subject patients to radiation.
- Conduct general nuclear medicine studies, including bones, renals, gastric emptying, GI bleeds, HIDAs, thyroid uptake / scan, parathyroids, and VQ perfusions.
- Include cardiac and PET / CT procedures in daily tasks.
- Manage daily caseload of 15-18.
- Cover one night per week on-call and one weekend per month. Call hours are 17 : 30-06 : 30 Monday-Friday and 24 hours Saturday-Sunday.
- Work with patients of all ages, from adolescents to geriatrics.
- Wear pewter grey scrubs as required.
Additional Requirements :
- Compliance with Flu vaccine requirements during flu season. Medical or religious exemptions for the Flu vaccine require agency verification according to CMS guidelines.
- COVID-19 vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions only.
- Smoke / nicotine-free facility.
- Potential floating requirements within rotation policies and standards.
Training :
Must attend EPIC Radiology CT online class, participation depends on prior experience with EPIC systems.
Notes :
- The position requires flexibility regarding time off, work may include some holidays.
- Travel allowance for on-call duties not specified.
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