Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech in Augusta, ME

Nuclear Medicine Tech
Location: Augusta, ME
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 899024

Job Title


Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location


Augusta, ME | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders; educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation
• Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals and medications according to established protocols and applicable regulations
• Monitor patient condition continually and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepare equipment and supplies, select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, and implement safety standards and quality control procedures
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures; analyze results, identify image quality issues, and take corrective action including repositioning and repeating procedures as needed
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results; troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary

• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) , OR registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in Nuclear Medicine (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Maine State Radiologic Technologist license for Nuclear Medicine required
• Ability to perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification preferred
• Experience with quality control procedures and imaging equipment troubleshooting
• Familiarity with radiopharmaceutical handling protocols and applicable regulatory standards

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment performing a specialized and impactful scope of nuclear medicine practice
• Engage with a team committed to high standards of patient care and safety