NurseStaffing
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
NurseStaffing, Tarzana, California, us, 91357
Description:
Nuclear Medicine Tech administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.Subject patients to radiation and execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.Required Qualifications:
Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.Licensed technologist in the appropriate state, if applicableVaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).Vaccinated for Influenza, seasonal
Incentives:
Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:
Aggressive Compensation PackagesLodging Per-Diem for those who qualifyMeals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualifyTravel Expense Allowance for those who qualifyMedical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals401KDaily Pay AvailableDirect depositFree CEUs24/7 Clinical SupportProfessional and General Liability CoverageAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceDisability InsuranceTerm Life InsuranceBridge InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionState License AssistanceNew graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)Unlimited Referral Bonus ProgramPersonal Staffing Assistance and Large Support StaffExceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)Travel Tax Filing Resources
Nuclear Medicine Tech administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.Subject patients to radiation and execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.Required Qualifications:
Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.Licensed technologist in the appropriate state, if applicableVaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).Vaccinated for Influenza, seasonal
Incentives:
Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:
Aggressive Compensation PackagesLodging Per-Diem for those who qualifyMeals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualifyTravel Expense Allowance for those who qualifyMedical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals401KDaily Pay AvailableDirect depositFree CEUs24/7 Clinical SupportProfessional and General Liability CoverageAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceDisability InsuranceTerm Life InsuranceBridge InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionState License AssistanceNew graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)Unlimited Referral Bonus ProgramPersonal Staffing Assistance and Large Support StaffExceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)Travel Tax Filing Resources