Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

VeeAR Health is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in West Branch, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Shift Notes:
Days: 8 hrs: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM: 40 Hour Guarantee
Weekend Requirements:
No
On Call Requirements:
No

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of technical procedures that requires the use of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist should have knowledge about Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation which includes the use of gamma cameras (both planar and SPECT), PET, Radiation detectors/counters, dose calibrators, and the Quality Control of all equipment.
The technologist should have knowledge about Radiation Safety Practices/Handling, patient and occupational exposures, dosimetry, as low as (is) reasonably achievable (ALARA) techniques that include time, distance, shielding.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines pertaining to handling, administering, and transportation of radioactive materials.
The technologist should have knowledge about Radiopharmacy which includes safe administration, preparation, measurement, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic purposes.

Responsibilities
(20%)
* Injects and administers all radiopharmaceuticals. Assays radiopharmaceutical activities. Calculates volume and activity concentrations for radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledge and use of dosages and/or dose ranges for radiopharmaceuticals as they are listed per protocol. Enters these records in a dose tracking system. Performs laboratory procedures including many aspects of measurement, manipulation, and preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and unit doses.
(20%)
* Understanding of Nuclear Medicine protocols and procedures. Positioning patients on equipment per protocol and procedure. Knowledge of acquisition parameters used in protocols and procedures. Monitors patient during procedures.
(20%)
* Intravenous (IV) access starting skills. Appropriate site selection. Aseptic techniques when accessing patient.
(20%)
* Operates all Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation devices. Knowledge of Quality Control requirements for all equipment used.
(20%)
* Understands Radiation Safety regulations and procedures. Applies them diligently.
Requirements

2+ Years of Nuclear Med Tech Experience - Required
Knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS preferred
BLS (AHA) - Required
ARRT (N) or CNMT - Required

VeeAR Health Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus