Job Title: Travel Contract – Nuclear Med Tech
Number of positions: 1
Years of experience: One to three years
Shift: Night shifts– 40 hours
Duration: 13 weeks
Summary
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Shift timings: 07:00-16:00 Monday to Friday (8 Hours/5 Days)
Per Week: 40 Hours
Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
- Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.
- Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
- Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
- Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
Qualifications
BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of three years of current Nuclear Med Tech experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Nuclear Med Tech program
Active unencumbered Idaho Nuclear Med Tech state license
One year of Epic experience
ARRT Certification
Required a minimum of 3 year of Experience.
Certifications/License Required: ARRT Nuclear Med or CNMT
Requirements
· COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.