Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,722 per week

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 14 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel We are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Houston, TX. 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*: ARRT (N), BLS, NMTCB (CNMT), 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed Allied Job ID #1430107. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMT RAD - Travel About TNAA TotalMed Allied In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career. Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere. We care like no otherso that you can care like no other. What the TotalMed experience can offer you: Top paying contracts 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs Long or short term contracts available nationwide Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys - Highway Hypodermics - Travel Nursing Central Come experience the “Care like no other” difference!