Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Syracuse, New York

Start Date ASAP Estimated Weekly Total $2,939 Shift Days Weekly Hours 40 Schedule 8 Assignment Length 13 Weeks

Location 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210 Facility Type Trauma EMR Epic Beds 420 OR Beds 39 ER Visits 54987 Trauma Level LI Trauma Pediatric Trauma Level Level I

Weekly Total* $2,939 40 Hours x $38.14/hr $1,525 Overtime $76.27/hr Call Back $76.27/hr Holiday $76.27/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $560 Weekly Housing Per Diem $854

TotalMed Offers

• Sick Leave Accrual in All 50 States
• Mental Health Support
• Health Benefits Available on Day One
• 401(k) Available
• Expert Support on All Aspects of Your Assignment
• Continuing Education

Your Way Is Paid

• Drug Screens
• Credentials
• Licensure
• Health/Medical Compliance Items
• Travel reimbursement available up to $1000

Description

We are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Syracuse, NY. The right NMT must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As an Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for the preparation of radiopharmaceutical agents and administering them to patients prior to using a scanner or camera to capture images. NMTs provide technical support to physicians or others who diagnose, care for, and treat patients and to researchers who investigate the uses of radioactive drugs.

Tasks

As an NMT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Attain required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians
• Transfer, position, and instruct patients in preparation for procedures
• Operate the scanner or gamma scintillation camera.
• Perform procedures including injecting radiopharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a radiologist
• Provide assistance to patients during procedures
• Ensure the environment is safe at all times for patients and staff by following safety and radiation disposal procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (N) National Certification with registration in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB-CNMT, and state-specific licensing when required.

NMTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. NMTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, NMTCB (CNMT), ARRT, 1 Year * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.