Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job

Overview
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine specialty in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Start date: 08/10/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: 2,889 to 3,038 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36. Shift: Days, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Work setting: hospital; travel - temporary assignment. This position focuses on imaging in the nuclear medicine department and requires NM imaging experience.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,889-3,038 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday; includes one week of call per month
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Work setting: travel assignment in a hospital
- Billing string: Medefis

Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine imaging studies in the nuclear medicine department using appropriate gamma camera systems.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician orders; calculate dosages and verify patient identification and protocol.
- Ensure patient safety and radiation safety compliance; document procedures and results in patient records.
- Operate imaging equipment, perform quality control checks, and adjust settings to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
- Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and other staff to coordinate patient care; communicate findings and prepare for interpretation.
- Maintain sterile technique, infection control, and adherence to regulatory and safety standards; participate in ongoing quality improvement.

Requirements
- Nuclear medicine imaging experience required; lab techs without nuclear medicine experience will not be qualified.
- Ability to work Days shift (7:30 AM-4:00 PM), Monday through Friday, with 1 week of call per month.
- Must be able to perform imaging procedures in the nuclear medicine department and adhere to safety and patient-care standards.
- Comfortable using nuclear medicine equipment and applying quality control measures.
- Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment and to meet hospital credentialing expectations.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Billing coordination support for Medefis-based assignments
- Guidance on credentialing and scheduling to facilitate the assignment process

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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