Nuclear Medicine Tech - Per Diem - Radioligand Therapy

Job DescriptionPER DIEMDuties and Responsibilities:Performs day to day operations pertaining to testing, processing, quality control, and quality assurance in the lab.Responsible for adhering to State, NRC, and OSHA standards.Responsible for maintaining standards for accreditation and the Health Care Facility License.Job Expectations:Greet and screen patients, determine appropriateness of exam, and obtain proper consent, reviews blood test resultsPrep patients to include IV insertion and EKG lead placementPrepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration.Injects radioisotopes according to exam warrantedPerforms nuclear medicine scans to include acquisition, processing, display, and archivingParticipates in stress testing and aids in monitoring of patientPrepares and infuses adjunctive medications under the supervision of a physicianPrepares documentation for therapeutic procedures (written directive, discharge instructions)Reviews discharge instructions with therapy patients.Performs radiation safety duties (package check in, surveys, wipe tests etc)Performs and documents daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annual QC on all imaging equipmentPerforms and documents daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual QC on all hot lab equipment under the direction of the RSO and Health PhysicistMaintains all documentation in accordance with regulatory bodiesPrepares schedule, dose order, and charts for the next dayOrders and maintains stock of suppliesMaintains CE's and BLS according to professional license and accreditation standardsRetrieves old studies from archive media for comparison to current studiesParticipates in at least one area of Quality Assurance program and attends regular meetingsAdheres to State/NRC guidelines for radiation safety and attends annual reviewQualifications:Associates or Bachelor DegreeBoard Certification in Nuclear Medicine TechnologyState License in Nuclear Medicine TechnologyBCLS certificationPER DIEM RATE: $74 / HourPay Range: $46.73 - $58.41 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.