Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $2,363 per week in Elizabethtown, KY

Nuclear Medicine Tech
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,363 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 872548


Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,363.66



Job Title


Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location


Elizabethtown, KY

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine procedures by explaining the process, obtaining medical histories, and addressing patient concerns to ensure safety and comfort throughout imaging.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and injection technique to optimize imaging results.
• Operate gamma cameras and other specialized imaging equipment to capture and process images of radioactive tracers within the patient's body.
• Analyze nuclear medicine images to identify abnormalities, collaborating with radiologists and physicians to interpret findings and assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols, maintain accurate records of radiation doses administered, and monitor radiation levels in work areas.
• Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment, maintain detailed procedural records, and participate in ongoing education and staff orientation activities.

• Associate's degree or higher from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT); OR graduate of the military's Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Active license through the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Basic Dysrhythmia, Arrhythmia, or ECG Course completion required.
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in nuclear medicine required.
• Strong understanding of nuclear medicine principles, radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques, and radiation safety compliance; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or a related field.
• Proficiency in operating gamma cameras and other nuclear medicine equipment with attention to detail in documentation and record-keeping.

• Opportunity to work in a specialized imaging role with a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Engage in a position that supports ongoing professional development and advancement in nuclear medicine technology.