Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Plainfield, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  24 weeks
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary:

Provides immobilization devices as required. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
-Evaluates radio images using the PACS System to ensure that radio images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
-Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
-Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
-Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
-Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
-Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides.
-Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
-Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed.
-Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
-Follows all NRC, State JCAHO guideline/practices.
-Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
-Rotate work assignments as needed such as Cardiology and PET/CT.
-Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
-Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
-Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.
-On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
-Adheres to the policies of Employee , Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
-Identifies the needs of patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
-This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
-Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Required

Skills & Experience:

-Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

-N/ARequired

Education:

-High School Diploma or equivalent required.
-Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Must hold a valid NJDEP license.
-ARRT or NMTCB registry is required.
-BLS by American Heart Association is required.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Integrated Healthcare Services Job  # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 24 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist