Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear MedicineAmerican TravelerElizabethtown, Kentucky, United StatesPosition ID: P-739621Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$3,067.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification and 2+ years of recent experience in both general and cardiac nuclear medicine.DetailsHospital-based Nuclear Medicine department within Radiology, rotating between the General Nuclear Medicine department and the Cardiac Nuclear Medicine department at the Medical Pavilion.Provides diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients.Typical volumes are 7-9 cardiac patients per day and 5-12 general nuclear patients per day.Utilizes Digirad nuclear medicine imaging equipment.Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.Department operates 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM for both General and Cardiac Nuclear Medicine services.No routine weekend shifts, but weekend on-call coverage is required for inpatient and emergent studies.Occasional availability to start before 8:00 AM may be needed.RequirementsNMTCB or ARRT(N) certification required.Minimum 2 years of recent nuclear medicine experience required, 3-5+ years preferred.Experience in both general nuclear medicine and cardiac nuclear medicine (stress testing/myocardial perfusion studies) required.Associate's degree or higher from an ARRT or JRCNMT accredited institution, or graduate of a military Nuclear Medicine Program required.Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or related field preferred.BLS certification required.Basic Dysrhythmia, Arrhythmia, or ECG course completion required.License required if applicable.Epic EMR experience preferred.Siemens equipment experience preferred but not required.Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.Comfortable working independently with minimal training and ramp-up time.Strong patient care and communication skills required.Proficiency operating gamma cameras and other nuclear medicine imaging equipment.Commitment to radiation safety practices and regulatory compliance.Additional InformationPrepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and injection technique.Operate gamma cameras and imaging equipment to capture and analyze nuclear medicine images, collaborating with radiologists and physicians on findings.Adhere to radiation safety protocols, maintain accurate dosage records, and monitor radiation levels in work areas.Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.Maintain detailed procedure records and generate accurate reports for patient medical records.Strongest candidates will have experience performing myocardial perfusion studies (Cardiolite), MUGA scans, bone scans, HIDA scans, gastric emptying studies, thyroid uptake/scans, renal studies, GI bleed studies, lung perfusion studies, and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical administration.PET/CT experience is not required, as the department does not perform PET.Must be flexible, proactive, and able to quickly integrate into a short-staffed department with minimal ramp-up time.Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality patient care.First-time travelers may be considered.Hours per week: 40Hours per shift: 8