Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $2,717 per week in Lynchburg, VA

ID: 51497386 Shift: 8H Day Description: Requisition Comments and MED TECH PET SCAN - 8H day -Start date is for 2/10 only - 8-430pm Monday - Friday, closed on weekends and holidays. May need to occasionally rotate hours to come in earlier if needed. - Min 2-3 yrs in similar role NMTCB certification Equipment GE Discovery and Toshiba-Siemens Ecam Required : Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology, or registered by the NMTCB 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. Client can cancel 24 hours per assignment. IVS TO MANAGERFloat Required: NoCertifications: BLS,NMTCB Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91