Radiology, Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Day Shift, Five 8s, 2 Positions

Position & Client Overview:

Come work on a travel assignment as a Nuclear Medicine Tech in beautiful Santa Monica, California for the day shift.

Santa Monica is a cool mix of a sophisticated coastal city and a chill California beach town. With almost four miles of beautiful beaches and a lively urban vibe, it's hard to believe you're only 15 miles away from downtown LA. It really feels like you're on a mini-vacation.

It's one of the top spots on the west coast, and it's easy to see why. Santa Monica State Beach is perfect for catching some waves, soaking in amazing views, and enjoying all sorts of outdoor activities. Plus, you've got the iconic Santa Monica Pier, complete with an amusement park that has the world's only solar-powered ferris wheel and a roller coaster. Art lovers will dig the city's numerous galleries, especially at Bergamot Station. And if you're into live performances, The Broad Stage offers everything from jazz and classical music to top-notch theater productions.

Theres plenty to do and see in Santa Monica!

Note: There are 2 positions available at the moment.

Salary Range: $2,650 weekly

Job Summary:

Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and administer small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. They provide technical support to physicians or other professional nuclear medicine personnel in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients and for research and investigation into the uses of radioactive drugs.

Skill Requirements:

• Must be detail-oriented and follow precise procedures to ensure the safety of patients and themselves.
• Must be able to analyze images and determine if they are high quality enough to make an accurate diagnosis.
• Communicate with patients and other health care professionals to explain procedures, answer questions, and discuss test results.
• May be on their feet for long periods and may need to lift and move patients who cannot move themselves.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Explain medical procedures to the patient and answer questions
• Follow safety procedures to protect themselves and the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure
• Prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds, known as radiopharmaceuticals
• Perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation
• Accomplish computer processing and image enhancement
• Analyze biologic specimens in the laboratory
• Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree from a nuclear medicine technology program

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND