Radiology - Nuclear Med Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Tech Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 Hours (06:00 - 16:30) Experience: Minimum 2 Years Required License: NC or Compact License Pending OK for Submission Certifications: BLS, ARRT N, CNMT Must-Have: - Adult and Nuclear Cardiology Experience - Rest/Stress & Amyloid (PYP) Skills - Myocardial Skills: Exercise/Rest-Multiple, Exercise/Rest-Single, Pharmacological Stress - Professional Knowledge: Starting and Maintaining Peripheral IVs - Storing/Handling/Disposal of Radioactive Materials

Description: Travelers may start on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the first week. Full availability with no other commitments is required to accommodate any schedule changes. Missing any portion of orientation may result in a delayed or canceled start. The final start date will be confirmed on the Tuesday prior to the start week. The expected patient age group is adults and geriatrics. The average daily census is 10-12 patients. Common patient diagnoses include coronary artery disease, pre-op clearance, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Techs will only perform cardiology studies, including stress testing and amyloid studies. No call requirement or weekend requirement is in place. Special equipment includes hot lab equipment, dose calibrator, and well counter. Imaging equipment consists of two spectrum dynamics DSPECT cameras. Charting is completed through the designated system. Candidates must be open to floating within or near the facility as per job description.