Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,531 per week

Job ID: 1538678 | Travel position | 13-week assignment | Greenville, SC

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for an immediate opening in Greenville, South Carolina. As a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (note: one section specifies 2 years)
• BLS certification
• ARRT (N) National Certification with registration in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB-CNMT certification
• State-specific licensing when required
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, as well as bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• Shift: 8 hours, days
• 40 hours per week
• 13-week duration